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asplenium

/əˈspliː.ni.əm/

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/əˈspliː.ni.əm/

proper noun

A genus of ferns, commonly known as spleenworts, which in some classification systems is placed within the family Polypodiaceae.

  • 🇷🇺Род папоротников, широко известных как костенец, который в некоторых системах классификации относится к семейству многоножковых.
  1. A genus of ferns C2 formal scientific

    A large genus of ferns, commonly known as spleenworts, characterized by their sori (spore clusters) which are often linear or oblong and covered by an indusium. They are found worldwide in various habitats.

    • The Asplenium nidus, or bird's nest fern, is a popular houseplant.
    • Many species of Asplenium grow on rocks and walls.
    • Botanists study the unique leaf shapes of different Asplenium species.

    🇷🇺Род папоротников

    Synonyms: spleenwort

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