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thyrsopteris

thyrsopteris

9.9
A tree fern with a trunk and large leaves that grows in South American forests
  • noun
  • Specialized
: thyrsopteris
  • The thyrsopteris is often found in the moist forests of southern Chile.

Examples

  • Botanists studied the unique structure of the thyrsopteris fronds.

  • In the rainforest, thyrsopteris can grow up to 10 feet tall.

  • A mature thyrsopteris can reach impressive heights for a fern.

  • The thyrsopteris plant thrives in humid environments.

  • A mature thyrsopteris can reach impressive heights of up to 10 feet in the rainforest.

  • In the moist forests of southern Chile, the large fronds of the thyrsopteris create a lush canopy.

  • Botanists are fascinated by the unique structure of the thyrsopteris fronds, which are vital for its survival.

Synonyms

genus Thyrsopteris
vsthyrsopteris
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tree ferns with one species called Thyrsopteris elegans from South America

emphasises general terrestrial habit and large fronds rather than naming species

Compounds

genus Thyrsopteris
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tree ferns with one species called Thyrsopteris elegans from South America

Thyrsopteris elegans
  • Specialized
9.9

A tree fern from South America with large feathery leaves

Surface Forms

thyrsopteris singular
thyrsopterides plural

Etymology

Thyrsopteris comes from Greek parts thyrs- meaning 'bunch', like a bunch of grapes, and -pteris meaning 'fern'. So a thyrsopteris is a 'clustered fern' and this helps you remember its large, grouped leaves.