Thelypteris
- noun
- Specialized
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Thelypteris
- Many wetlands are home to the Thelypteris species, which thrive in moist environments.
Examples
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The fronds of Thelypteris are distinctive and often overlooked by casual hikers.
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Botanists recently identified a new Thelypteris growing along the riverbank.
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The Thelypteris species thrive in wet environments.
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Many gardeners prefer Thelypteris for its lush foliage.
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The wetlands are filled with lush green Thelypteris, which adds beauty to the landscape.
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You can often find Thelypteris growing near lakes and ponds, where the soil is damp.
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During our nature walk, we spotted several varieties of Thelypteris near the hiking trail.
Synonyms
A fern with deeply divided leaves that grows in wet places like marshes
Compounds
- Specialized
A fern with finely divided fronds that grows in marshes and other wet places in northern regions
- Specialized
A blue-green fern that grows in damp woodlands with acidic soil in cool northern regions
- Specialized
A fern that grows in shady North American woods with pale yellow stems and leaves
- Specialized
A fern with deeply divided leaves that grows in wet places like marshes in northern regions
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A fern with soft hairy leaves that grows in wet places
Surface Forms
Etymology
Thelypteris comes from Greek parts thely- meaning 'female' and -pteris meaning 'fern', so the name can be thought of as a 'female fern'. That's an easy memory: Thelypteris is a group of ferns often called marsh ferns, so thinking 'female fern' helps you remember it is a kind of fern that grows in wet places.
