pellaea Synonyms

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pellaea Meaning

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pellaea (n)

genus of chiefly small rock-loving ferns; in some classification systems it is placed in the family Polypodiaceae or Adiantaceae

pellaea Sentence Examples

  1. The delicate pellaea fern is known for its elegant, paper-thin fronds.
  2. Pellaea rotundifolia, also known as the button fern, has round, intricately textured leaves.
  3. Pellaea glabella, or smooth cliffbrake, features an intricate, umbrella-like growth form.
  4. The silver-colored pellaea shares its habitat with various lichens and mosses.
  5. The rusty pellaea, with its distinctive reddish-brown fronds, thrives in dry, rocky crevices.
  6. The distinctive diamond-shaped fronds of pellaea mucronata make it a striking addition to any rock garden.
  7. Archaeologists unearthed pellaea fronds in ancient Egyptian tombs, suggesting it was used for ceremonial purposes.
  8. The spores of pellaea ferns are dispersed by wind and can travel long distances.
  9. Pellaea ovata, also known as the triangle fern, has triangular-shaped fronds with serrated edges.
  10. The fronds of pellaea were traditionally used as a natural roofing material in some indigenous cultures.

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genus of chiefly small rock-loving ferns; in some classification systems it is placed in the family Polypodiaceae or Adiantaceae

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The delicate pellaea fern is known for its elegant, paper-thin fronds.

Pellaea rotundifolia, also known as the button fern, has round, intricately textured leaves.

Pellaea glabella, or smooth cliffbrake, features an intricate, umbrella-like growth form.

The silver-colored pellaea shares its habitat with various lichens and mosses.