Dicksonia (Noun)
Meaning
Tree ferns of temperate Australasia having bipinnatifid or tripinnatifid fronds and usually marginal sori; in some classification systems placed in family Cyatheaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Dicksonia tree ferns are a popular choice for gardens in mild climates due to their striking appearance and relatively low maintenance requirements.
- In the wild, Dicksonia tree ferns can be found growing in the understory of temperate rainforests in Australia and New Zealand.
- The fronds of the Dicksonia tree fern are a distinctive feature, with their bipinnatifid or tripinnatifid shape and marginal sori.
- Dicksonia tree ferns are often used as ornamental plants in gardens, where they can add a touch of tropical elegance to the landscape.
- Some botanists classify Dicksonia tree ferns as part of the family Cyatheaceae, although this classification is not universally accepted.