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Marattia

Marattia

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A group of ferns with their spore cases joined in two rows
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Marattia genus includes several species of ferns.

Examples

  • The Marattia genus is notable for its large, fleshy rhizomes and tropical distribution.

  • Some fossils show that Marattia dates back to the Carboniferous period.

  • Botanists studied several species within Marattia found in South American rainforests.

  • Did you know that Marattia ferns can grow quite large?

  • Botanists studied several species within Marattia found in South American rainforests.

  • Some fossils show that Marattia dates back to the Carboniferous period.

  • The Marattia genus is notable for its large, fleshy rhizomes and tropical distribution.

Synonyms

genus Marattia
vsMarattia
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of ferns with spore cases joined in two rows

omits the rank word and uses the group name alone

Compounds

Marattia salicina
  • Specialized
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A large evergreen fern from New Zealand with edible underground stems eaten as a vegetable

genus Marattia
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of ferns with spore cases joined in two rows

Surface Forms

Marattia singular
Marattias plural

Etymology

Marattia is a Latin-style scientific name taken from a person's surname and used like a 'family name' to honour them. That's why Marattia is the name for this particular genus of ferns.