Dicranopteris
- noun
- /ˌdɪkrənˈɒptərɪs/
- Specialized
- The Dicranopteris fern thrives along tropical forest margins, forming dense ground cover.
Examples
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Unlike many ferns, Dicranopteris prefers open, sunny areas rather than shaded forest interiors.
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Researchers identified several species of Dicranopteris during their field studies in Southeast Asia.
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Look at this Dicranopteris!
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The Dicranopteris fern thrives in humid environments.
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Researchers identified several species of Dicranopteris during their field studies in Southeast Asia.
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The Dicranopteris fern thrives along tropical forest margins, forming dense ground cover.
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Unlike many ferns, Dicranopteris prefers open, sunny areas rather than shaded forest interiors.
Synonyms
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A fern plant with delicate divided leaves that grows in warm, wet places
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A group of ferns that grow on the ground in cool and warm regions
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A common wild fern with large divided leaves that often grows in fields and woods
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A group of ferns with triangular fronds often called beech ferns
A small group of ferns with round spore clusters that grow in warm southern parts of the world
A group of small ferns that grow in warm, wet places
A type of medium to large fern that grows on the ground in warm countries
A group of ferns that grow on land in warm parts of Asia and North America
A group of small ferns that grow on land in tropical America
A fern that grows on land in tropical Asia and Africa
A group of small to medium tropical ferns that grow in clumps
A group of ferns that grow on the ground in Pacific islands and Asia
A group of land ferns that includes several species
A tropical fern with thin brittle leaves
A tropical fern with very large spreading leaves that look like small palm trees
A group of large tropical ferns that climb trees or live in bogs
A tropical fern that starts on the ground and later climbs trees
Surface Forms
Etymology
Dicranopteris comes from Greek parts di- meaning 'two' and -pteris meaning 'fern', and it points to the plant's often paired or forked leaves. So the name helps you remember that Dicranopteris is a type of fern with double or split leaf parts.