Culcita
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A fern that grows on the ground in warm areas and looks like bracken
- noun
- Specialized
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Culcita
- The rare Culcita fern thrives on the shaded slopes of the Canary Islands.
Examples
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Many species of Culcita are found in tropical rainforests.
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Gardens featuring Culcita are prized by collectors of unusual ferns.
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Botanists recently discovered a new population of Culcita in tropical America.
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The Culcita plant thrives in humid environments.
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Botanists recently discovered a new population of Culcita in tropical America.
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Gardens featuring Culcita are prized by collectors of unusual ferns.
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The rare Culcita fern thrives on the shaded slopes of the Canary Islands.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Culcita comes from the Latin word culcita, which meant 'mattress' or 'cushion', because these ferns often form soft, cushion-like clumps. So, a helpful way to remember Culcita is to picture a little green 'cushion' of fern, which explains the plant's name and shape.
