lophosoria

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Noun lophosoria has 1 sense

Lophosoria, genus Lophosoria - 1 species: tree fern of Central and South America
--₁ is a kind of fern genus
--₁ is a member of Lophosoriaceae, family Lophosoriaceae

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Lophosoria

Description:

Lophosoria is a genus of large, evergreen ferns native to South America. They are characterized by their distinctive fronds with serrated edges and hairy stalks.

Parts of Speech:

Noun: Lophosoria

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

As a noun, lophosoria refers to a type of fern belonging to the Lophosoria genus.

Example sentence: The lophosoria ferns in the garden added a touch of lushness to the landscape.

Sense 2:

As a noun, lophosoria can also refer to a specific species of fern within the Lophosoria genus, commonly known as Lophosoria quadripinnata.

Example sentence: The lophosoria quadripinnata is celebrated for its large, showy fronds.