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Cyathea

Cyathea

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A tree fern that grows in tropical and cool forests
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Cyathea tree fern thrives in humid environments.

Examples

  • The Cyathea species can reach impressive heights in their native rainforests.

  • Several Cyathea ferns were planted in the botanical garden's tropical section.

  • Botanists studied the unique frond patterns of the Cyathea genus.

  • I saw a Cyathea in the botanical garden.

  • The Cyathea genus includes several species of tree ferns native to tropical regions.

  • In the rainforests, the Cyathea ferns tower above smaller plants due to their height.

  • At the botanical garden, visitors admired the lush fronds of the Cyathea plants.

Synonyms

genus Cyathea
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  • Specialized
9.9

Large tree ferns that grow long trunks in tropical forests

is the general genus term focusing on presence in tropical and temperate woodlands

Compounds

genus Cyathea
  • Specialized
9.9

Large tree ferns that grow long trunks in tropical forests

Surface Forms

Cyathea singular
Cyatheas plural

Etymology

The word Cyathea comes from the Greek word kyathos meaning 'cup' or 'ladle', because parts of these ferns look like small cups. So the name helps you remember this group of tall tree ferns.