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Gleichenia

Gleichenia

9.9
A group of ferns that grow in wet places like forests in New Zealand
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Several species within the genus Gleichenia thrive in moist, tropical climates.

Examples

  • The tangled branches of Gleichenia make it a distinctive feature of many New Zealand forests.

  • Researchers collected specimens of Gleichenia for further botanical study.

  • The Gleichenia species thrives in humid environments.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the Gleichenia for its unique appearance.

  • Researchers collected specimens of Gleichenia for further botanical study.

  • Several species within the genus Gleichenia thrive in moist, tropical climates.

  • The tangled branches of Gleichenia make it a distinctive feature of many New Zealand forests.

Compounds

Gleichenia flabellata
  • Australian
9.9

A large fern from Australia and nearby islands with fan-shaped leaves that fork many times

Surface Forms

Gleichenia singular
Gleichenia plural

Etymology

Gleichenia comes from the name 'Gleichen' plus the ending -ia, a common ending used to make plant names. Think of gardenia, another plant named this way; that is why Gleichenia is the name for a whole group of ferns.