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Pteris

Pteris

9.9
A fern plant with delicate divided leaves that grows in warm, wet places
  • noun
  • /ˈtɛrɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • Many gardeners grow Pteris for their delicate, fern-like fronds.

Examples

  • The leaves of Pteris species are often attractively patterned and make popular houseplants.

  • Botanists collected several samples of Pteris during the expedition to the tropical rainforest.

  • The Pteris fern thrives in humid environments.

  • I bought a Pteris plant for my living room.

  • Many gardeners grow Pteris for their delicate, fern-like fronds.

  • The leaves of Pteris species are often attractively patterned and make popular houseplants.

  • Botanists collected several samples of Pteris during the expedition to the tropical rainforest.

Compounds

Pteris serrulata
  • Specialized
9.9

A fern that grows in humid, shaded places on islands like the Canary Islands

Surface Forms

Pteris singular
Pterides plural

Etymology

Pteris comes from an old Greek word pteris meaning 'fern' and uses the root pter- meaning 'wing' or 'feather'. Fern leaves often look like small feathers or wings, so this name helps you remember these plants are ferns.