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angiopteris

angiopteris

9.9
A very large fern that grows in wet tropical forests
  • noun
  • /ˌæn.dʒiˈɒp.tə.rɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : angiopteris
  • The lush valley was dominated by towering angiopteris ferns, creating a prehistoric atmosphere.

Examples

  • Botanists discovered a rare species of angiopteris thriving in the humid, shaded understory of the forest.

  • The angiopteris plant is known for its large size and vibrant green fronds, which flourish in areas with high rainfall.

  • The museum's exhibit features a fossil of angiopteris, illustrating its ancient origins.

  • The angiopteris thrives in humid tropical environments.

  • Many gardeners admire the beauty of angiopteris ferns.

  • In the tropical rainforest, the enormous leaves of the angiopteris create a dense green canopy.

  • During our hike, we encountered a stunning angiopteris fern that resembled something from the age of dinosaurs.

Compounds

Angiopteris evecta
  • Specialized
9.9

A very large fern with huge leaves that grows in wet tropical forests

Surface Forms

angiopteris singular
angiopterides plural

Etymology

The word angiopteris combines Greek parts angio- ('vessel' or 'container') and -pteris ('fern'). So it literally means 'vessel fern', a handy image to remember this group of very large, ancient ferns with wide fronds and clear spore cases.