asplenium

/ æˈspliːnɪəm /

noun

any fern of the very large genus Asplenium, of worldwide distribution. Some, esp the bird's nest fern ( A. nidus ), are grown as greenhouse or house plants for their decorative evergreen fronds: family Polypodiaceae See also spleenwort

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New Latin, from Latin asplēnum, from Greek asplēnon spleenwort, from a- not + splēn spleen (from its reputed medicinal properties)

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Accordingly, in his later work, he referred the species to the genus Asplenium, placing it next to A. Filix-fœmina.

Many botanists consider that the species is a true Asplenium.

Spleen′ishness, the state of being spleenish; Spleen′-stone, jade or nephrite; Spleen′wort, any fern of the genus Asplenium.

In addition to the plants I have gathered, Asplenium nidus it very common.

Urticeæ have diminished; the Suddiya Viola occurred yesterday, the Asplenium, fronde lanceolat.

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