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Pellaea rotundifolia

Pellaea rotundifolia

9.9
A fern from New Zealand and Australia with round dark green leaves on trailing stems
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Pellaea rotundifolia
  • The distinctive round leaves of Pellaea rotundifolia make it easy to identify among ferns.

Examples

  • The Pellaea rotundifolia is a popular choice for indoor gardens due to its attractive foliage.

  • In New Zealand, Pellaea rotundifolia thrives in moist environments.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Pellaea rotundifolia for its resilience and compact form.

  • The Pellaea rotundifolia is often found in shaded areas.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the Pellaea rotundifolia for its resilience and compact form.

  • The Pellaea rotundifolia is a popular choice for indoor gardens due to its attractive foliage.

  • In New Zealand, the Pellaea rotundifolia thrives in moist environments.

Synonyms

button fern
vsPellaea rotundifolia
  • New Zealand
6.2

A small fern with round leaves that people often grow indoors

is the specific wild species from New Zealand and Australia with trailing fronds

Surface Forms

Pellaea rotundifolia singular

Morphology

Pellaea + rotundifolia

This is a scientific Latin binomial: Pellaea (genus) + rotundifolia (Latin epithet meaning 'round-leaved'), so the species meaning ‘fern with round/rounded leaves’ is derivable if a learner recognises botanical/Latin morphemes. However, the epithet is not an ordinary English word and average B1 learners will generally not know Latin roots or taxonomic conventions, so the compositional relation is only partially transparent.

Etymology

Pellaea rotundifolia is a name that describes the fern's look. The word rotundifolia combines rotund ('round') and folia ('leaves'), so imagine small, button-like leaves, and that's why the name means a fern with round leaves.