Asplenium (Noun)
Meaning
In some classification systems placed in family Polypodiaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Asplenium is a genus of about 700 species of ferns in the family Aspleniaceae, though some classification systems place it in the family Polypodiaceae.
- The Asplenium species are commonly known as spleenworts, and are found in a wide range of habitats around the world.
- In some classification systems, Asplenium is placed in the family Polypodiaceae, which also includes other genera of ferns.
- Asplenium species are often found growing on rocks, trees, and other surfaces, and are known for their delicate fronds.
- The genus Asplenium is thought to have originated in the tropical regions of the world, and has since spread to other areas through human activity.