Genus Athyrium (Noun)
Meaning
Temperate and tropical lady ferns; in some classifications placed in family Polypodiaceae or in the genus Asplenium.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Temperate and tropical lady ferns are classified under the genus Athyrium, which is a group of about 180 species of ferns.
- The genus Athyrium is a diverse group of lady ferns that can be found in temperate and tropical regions around the world.
- Some sources place the genus Athyrium in the family Polypodiaceae, while others group it with the genus Asplenium.
- The lady ferns of the genus Athyrium are known for their delicate fronds and are often used in ornamental gardens.
- In some classifications, the genus Athyrium is considered to be a part of the family Aspleniaceae, rather than Polypodiaceae.