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Aglaomorpha meyeniana

Aglaomorpha meyeniana

9.9
A fern with large leaves that grows on other plants in Taiwan and the Philippines
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Aglaomorpha meyeniana thrives in the humid forests of Taiwan and the Philippines.

Examples

  • Botanists discovered several specimens of Aglaomorpha meyeniana growing high in the rainforest canopy.

  • Many collectors admire the distinctive fronds of Aglaomorpha meyeniana for their beauty.

  • The Aglaomorpha meyeniana thrives in humid environments.

  • Many gardeners admire the beauty of Aglaomorpha meyeniana.

  • Botanists discovered several specimens of Aglaomorpha meyeniana growing high in the rainforest canopy.

  • Many collectors admire the distinctive fronds of Aglaomorpha meyeniana for their beauty.

  • The Aglaomorpha meyeniana thrives in the humid forests of Taiwan and the Philippines.

Synonyms

bear's-paw fern
vsAglaomorpha meyeniana
  • Philippine
9.9

A fern with large leaves that grows on trees in humid places

is the precise species name for the same plant

Surface Forms

Aglaomorpha meyeniana singular
Aglaomorpha meyenianas plural

Morphology

Aglaomorpha + meyeniana

This is a Linnaean binomial: knowing 'Aglaomorpha' (a genus of epiphytic ferns) lets a learner infer the phrase names a particular species of that genus, so part of the meaning (a type of fern) is derivable. The second element 'meyeniana' is an opaque, Latinized epithet (likely eponymic) and gives no predictable semantic content to a B1 learner, so the overall expression is only partially transparent.

Etymology

Aglaomorpha meyeniana may come from Greek words that mean 'beautiful form' for Aglaomorpha, while meyeniana shows it was 'named after' a scientist called Meyen. So the name gives a picture of a showy fern with large, leaf-like fronds that grow on trees, which helps you remember the species.