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Oreopteris

Oreopteris

9.9
A small group of ferns that includes three species
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The species Oreopteris limbosperma is commonly found in moist woodland habitats.

Examples

  • Botanists reclassified some ferns to the genus Oreopteris based on recent genetic studies.

  • I took a photograph of Oreopteris during our hike in the Scottish Highlands.

  • The Oreopteris genus includes several unique fern species.

  • Did you know that Oreopteris ferns thrive in damp environments?

  • Botanists reclassified some ferns to the genus Oreopteris based on recent genetic studies.

  • I took a photograph of Oreopteris during our hike in the Scottish Highlands.

  • The species Oreopteris limbosperma is commonly found in moist woodland habitats.

Compounds

Dryopteris oreopteris
  • Specialized
9.9

A European mountain fern with lemon or balsam scented leaves

Oreopteris limbosperma
  • Specialized
9.9

A mountain fern from Europe with leaves that smell like lemon

Surface Forms

Oreopteris singular
Oreopteris plural

Etymology

The word Oreopteris comes from Greek parts oreo- meaning 'mountain' and pteris meaning 'fern', so it literally means 'mountain fern'. So, Oreopteris is the name for a group of ferns, which helps you remember these plants often grow in mountains or moist woodlands.