Microsorium

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A group of tropical ferns that often grow on other plants

noun
/ˌmaɪkrəˈsɔːriəm/

Specialized

: Microsorium

Botanists have studied Microsorium to understand how ferns grow on trees without soil.

Examples

Some species of Microsorium are popular as ornamental plants in aquariums and terrariums.
The leaves of Microsorium are usually leathery and deep green, well adapted to humid environments.
The Microsorium plant thrives in humid environments.
Many gardeners love Microsorium for its unique appearance.
Some species of Microsorium are popular as ornamental plants in aquariums and terrariums.
Botanists have studied Microsorium to understand how ferns grow on trees without soil.
The leaves of Microsorium are usually leathery and deep green, well adapted to humid environments.

Surface Forms

Microsorium singular

Microsoria plural

Morphology

Microsorium = micro + sorium

The name contains the classical combining form micro- ('small'), but the remaining botanical stem is not a common English base, so ordinary learners are unlikely to infer the genus meaning.

Etymology

The word Microsorium comes from Greek parts micro- 'small' and sorus 'cluster of spore cases'. So it is a good name for this type of fern because these plants have small groups of spores on their leaves.