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Onoclea

Onoclea

9.9
A type of fern, like the sensitive fern, that grows in North America and East Asia
  • noun
  • /ˈɒnəˌkliːə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Onoclea is best known for its species commonly called the sensitive fern.

Examples

  • The Onoclea fern thrives in wet, shaded areas.

  • Many gardeners choose Onoclea for its unique foliage.

  • Botanists studied the reproductive cycle of Onoclea in its natural habitat.

  • Gardeners often plant Onoclea in moist, shaded areas for ornamental purposes.

  • Gardeners often plant Onoclea in moist, shaded areas for ornamental purposes.

  • Botanists studied the reproductive cycle of Onoclea in its natural habitat.

  • The Onoclea is best known for its species commonly called the sensitive fern.

Compounds

Onoclea struthiopteris
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall fern with long, arching feathery leaves like ostrich feathers that grows in damp cool woods

Surface Forms

Onoclea singular
Onocleas plural

Etymology

Onoclea is a scientific name from Greek. One idea is that it uses onos meaning 'donkey' because the fern's leaves reminded early botanists of a donkey's ear. So, think of Onoclea as the 'donkey-like' fern, especially the sensitive fern.