Genus Anogramma (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of ferns belonging to the family Pteridaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Anogramma is a small genus of ferns with only a few species that are native to tropical regions.
- The genus Anogramma is known for its unique spore-producing structures, which are usually spherical and have longitudinal ribs.
- The closest relatives of the genus Anogramma are other pteridaceous ferns, and together they form a monophyletic group.
- The only species in the genus Anogramma with a wide distribution is Anogramma leptophylla, which is found on multiple continents.
- Some species of the genus Anogramma have beautiful lacy fronds that are prized by collectors of rare ferns.