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Deparia

Deparia

9.9
A group of land ferns that includes several species
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Botanists sometimes debate whether certain ferns belong to Deparia or to related genera.

Examples

  • The Deparia fern thrives in moist, shaded areas.

  • The woodland floor was carpeted with Deparia and other native ferns.

  • Several species within Deparia are valued for their attractive fronds.

  • Many gardeners prefer Deparia for its lush foliage.

  • Several species within Deparia are valued for their attractive fronds.

  • The woodland floor was carpeted with Deparia and other native ferns.

  • The Deparia fern thrives in moist, shaded areas.

Synonyms

genus Deparia
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  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of ferns that grow on land with about five species sometimes put in other groups

refers to a similar group without specifying number of species

Compounds

genus Deparia
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of ferns that grow on land with about five species sometimes put in other groups

Surface Forms

Deparia singular
Deparias plural

Etymology

Deparia is a plant name; a helpful way to remember it is to think of de- as 'from' and paria as sounding like 'pair'. So, imagine pairs of leaflets coming 'from' the ground, and that image links the name Deparia to a group of ground ferns.