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Botrychium

Botrychium

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A small fern-like plant with grape-like clusters of spores, often called moonwort
  • noun
  • /bəˈtrɪkiəm/
  • Specialized
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  • The Botrychium genus is easily recognized by its grape-like clusters of spores.

Examples

  • Scientists are studying Botrychium populations to understand their ecological requirements.

  • Rare species of Botrychium can be found growing in undisturbed meadows.

  • I found a rare Botrychium in the forest.

  • Have you ever seen a Botrychium before?

  • Rare species of Botrychium can be found growing in undisturbed meadows.

  • The Botrychium genus is easily recognized by its grape-like clusters of spores.

  • Scientists are studying Botrychium populations to understand their ecological requirements.

Synonyms

grape fern
vsBotrychium
  • Specialized
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A fern with feathery leaves and round spore clusters like grapes

is the genus name covering this and other small fern species
moonwort
vsBotrychium
  • UK
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A small fern with curved leaf parts that grows in meadows

is the genus name covering this and other small fern species

Compounds

Botrychium lunaria
  • Specialized
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A small fern called moonwort with rounded leaflets shaped like a crescent

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A small fern with finely divided leaves that look like a daisy

Botrychium multifidum
  • Specialized
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A small fern with leathery, slightly hairy fronds found in northern Europe

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A North American fern with clusters that look like a rattlesnake rattle

Surface Forms

Botrychium singular
Botrychiums plural

Etymology

Botrychium comes from the Greek root botrys, meaning 'bunch of grapes'. These small ferns have grape-like clusters of spore cases, so the name helps you remember them as 'grape ferns'.