Genus Blechnum (Noun)
Meaning
In some classification systems placed in family Polypodiaceae; terrestrial ferns of cosmopolitan distribution mainly in southern hemisphere: hard ferns.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Blechnum is a group of terrestrial ferns that are widely distributed across the southern hemisphere.
- Blechnum ferns are commonly known as hard ferns due to their leathery fronds.
- In some classification systems, the genus Blechnum is placed in the family Polypodiaceae, although this is not universally agreed upon.
- The genus Blechnum is thought to have originated in the southern hemisphere, where it can still be found growing in a variety of habitats.
- Species within the genus Blechnum are often used as ornamental plants in gardens, valued for their attractive foliage and hardy nature.