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Sadleria

Sadleria

9.9
A low tree fern with large leaves that grows in Hawaiian rainforests and lava flows
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Sadleria ferns thrive in the humid environment of Hawaii's rainforests.

Examples

  • In the botanical garden, I was fascinated by the large fronds of Sadleria species.

  • (b) Leaf tip of Sadleria cyatheoides Kaulf, a leptosporangiate fern.

    Academic text (2001)

  • The unique structure of Sadleria makes it an important part of the island's ecology.

Surface Forms

Sadleria singular
Sadlerias plural

Etymology

Sadleria is a scientific name made from the surname Sadler plus the common botanical ending -ia. The -ia part shows it was 'named for' that person, so Sadleria basically means 'Sadler's fern' and explains why the name honours someone rather than describing the plant.