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Onychium

Onychium

9.9
A small fern with claw-shaped leaves that grows in tropical forests
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Onychium
  • The Onychium ferns are easily identified by their finely divided, claw-shaped fronds.

Examples

  • Several species of Onychium are found thriving in the humid forests of Southeast Asia.

  • Many gardeners cultivate Onychiums for their unique appearance.

  • Botanists often debate the correct family placement of Onychium in fern classification.

  • The Onychium is a fascinating type of fern.

  • Several species of Onychium are found thriving in the humid forests of Southeast Asia.

  • The Onychium ferns are easily identified by their finely divided, claw-shaped fronds.

  • Many gardeners cultivate Onychium ferns for their unique appearance.

Surface Forms

Onychium singular
Onychiums plural

Etymology

Onychium comes from the Greek root onyx, meaning 'claw' or 'nail', plus the ending -ium used for group names. The ferns called Onychium have small, claw-shaped leaves, so the name helps you picture them as 'claw' ferns.