Anogramma (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of ferns belonging to the family Pteridaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Anogramma is a genus of small to medium-sized ferns that are widely distributed across tropical and subtropical regions.
- The Anogramma genus is characterized by its leathery fronds that are typically lance-shaped or ovate in outline.
- Anogramma is often found growing in shaded or semi-shaded environments, such as forests, woodland edges, and rocky outcrops.
- The fronds of Anogramma are typically pinnately compound, with narrow pinnae that are often pointed at the apex.
- A study of the phylogenetic relationships within the Pteridaceae family revealed that Anogramma is closely related to the genus Cosentinia.