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Pityrogramma

Pityrogramma

9.9
A tropical fern with leaves that have a pale, powdery yellow or white underside
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Pityrogramma fern is easily recognized by the pale powder on the underside of its fronds.

Examples

  • Botanists have debated whether Pityrogramma should belong to the Polypodiaceae or Adiantaceae family.

  • In tropical gardens, Pityrogramma is prized for its decorative, silvery foliage.

  • The Pityrogramma fern is known for its unique fronds.

  • Many gardeners love the Pityrogramma for its striking appearance.

  • In tropical gardens, Pityrogramma is prized for its decorative, silvery foliage.

  • The Pityrogramma fern is easily recognized by the pale powder on the underside of its fronds.

  • Many gardeners love the Pityrogramma for its striking appearance.

Compounds

Pityrogramma argentea
  • South African
9.9

A fern with white undersides on its leaves that grows in southern tropical Africa

Pityrogramma calomelanos
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical fern with leaves that are white underneath

Pityrogramma chrysophylla
  • Specialized
9.9

A fern with fronds that have bright golden-yellow undersides from tropical America

Surface Forms

Pityrogramma singular
Pityrogrammas plural

Etymology

The word Pityrogramma comes from Greek parts pityro- meaning 'bran' or 'powder' and -gramma meaning 'a mark' or 'writing', the same root as in grammar. So the name 'powder-mark' points to the pale, powdery underside of the fern's leaves.