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Schaffneria

Schaffneria

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A group of ferns in the Aspleniaceae family
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
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  • The rare fern Schaffneria is found in certain regions of Central America.

Examples

  • Many members of the family Aspleniaceae, including Schaffneria, are studied for their unique reproductive features.

  • Botanists recently discovered a new species within the genus Schaffneria.

  • The Schaffneria ferns thrive in humid environments.

  • Did you know that Schaffneria includes several unique species?

  • Botanists recently discovered a new species within the genus Schaffneria.

  • The rare fern Schaffneria is found in certain regions of Central America.

  • Many members of the family Aspleniaceae, including Schaffneria, are studied for their unique reproductive features.

Compounds

Schaffneria nigripes
  • Specialized
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A type of fern plant with delicate leaves that grows in shade

Surface Forms

Schaffneria main

Etymology

Schaffneria is a plant genus name made from the last name Schaffner plus the common ending -ia, which means 'of' or 'belonging to' and appears in other plant names like Gardenia. So Schaffneria simply means 'Schaffner's plants', which is why it names a group of ferns.