Skip to main content
Glite Dictionary
Sticherus

Sticherus

9.9
A group of ferns with umbrella-shaped leaves that grow in warm, wet places like Australia and New Zealand
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Sticherus
  • The Sticherus genus is distinguished by its umbrella-shaped fronds.

Examples

  • Many species within Sticherus thrive in the moist forests of New Zealand.

  • Botanists recently discovered a new Sticherus specimen in Australia.

  • The Sticherus fern thrives in humid environments.

  • Did you know that Sticherus is also called the umbrella fern?

  • In Australia, a biologist discovered a rare Sticherus fern growing in a shaded area.

  • The Sticherus plants in the rainforest exhibit unique umbrella-like fronds.

  • Hiking through New Zealand, I was amazed to find a large cluster of Sticherus ferns near the water.

Synonyms

genus Sticherus
vsSticherus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of ferns called umbrella ferns from warm parts of Australia and New Zealand

is identical in meaning but written with the word genus first
umbrella fern
vsSticherus
  • Australian
9.9

A large plant with fan-shaped leaves that fork many times

is the named scientific group rather than the broader common type

Compounds

genus Sticherus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of ferns called umbrella ferns from warm parts of Australia and New Zealand

Surface Forms

Sticherus main

Etymology

Sticherus probably comes from the Greek root stichos, which means 'row' or 'line'. The fern's fronds or leaflets often form neat rows, so thinking of 'rows' helps you remember Sticherus as the genus of umbrella-shaped ferns.