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Pyrrosia lingua

Pyrrosia lingua

9.9
A fern from East Asia with long tongue-shaped leaves often grown as a houseplant
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Pyrrosia lingua
  • The Pyrrosia lingua is popular among gardeners for its unusual, tongue-shaped leaves.

Examples

  • Researchers examined how Pyrrosia lingua adapts to dry conditions in rocky habitats.

  • In Japan, Pyrrosia lingua is sometimes grown as an ornamental houseplant.

  • The Pyrrosia lingua is known for its unique frond shape.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the Pyrrosia lingua for its beauty.

  • In Japan, Pyrrosia lingua is often cultivated for its striking tongue-shaped fronds.

  • Many gardeners choose Pyrrosia lingua for its unique appearance and ability to thrive indoors.

  • The Pyrrosia lingua fern is characterized by its distinctive leaf shape, making it a favorite among fern enthusiasts.

Synonyms

Cyclophorus lingua
vsPyrrosia lingua
  • Specialized
9.9

A fern from East Asia with leaves shaped like tongues

is the accepted name for the same species in some classifications
tongue fern
vsPyrrosia lingua
  • Specialized
9.9

A fern with long flat leaves that look like tongues

is the scientific term used by botanists rather than the everyday name
felt fern
vsPyrrosia lingua
  • UK
9.5

A green plant from East Asia with soft leaves shaped like tongues

is the same taxon but referred to by its formal botanical name

Surface Forms

Pyrrosia lingua singular
Pyrrosia linguae plural

Morphology

Pyrrosia + lingua

Given the provided constituent meanings — 'Pyrrosia' as a type of fern and 'lingua' as 'tongue' — the compound reads compositionally as a fern with tongue-like fronds. Taxonomic epithets commonly describe observable traits, so a learner who knows both parts can infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Pyrrosia lingua may come from old words, with lingua meaning 'tongue', because the fern's leaves are long and look like tongues. That's why the name helps you remember this fern by its tongue-shaped leaves.