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asplenium
/ æˈspliːnɪəm /
noun
- See spleenwortany 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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Origin of asplenium1
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Example Sentences
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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