Genus 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
- Dicksonia antarctica, a species of the genus Dicksonia, is one of the most popular tree ferns in gardens, though its large size and slow growth make it less popular for container gardening.
- Tree ferns of the genus Dicksonia are native to temperate Australasia and thrive in the cooler, humid climates.
- In botanical classification, the genus Dicksonia is placed in the order Cyathiales and is further classified under the family Dicksoniaceae.
- These ornamental plants, belonging to the genus Dicksonia, are valued for their unique and majestic appearance.
- Some taxonomists argue that the genus Dicksonia should be classified as a part of the broader family Cyatheaceae, given the similarities in their leaf structure and reproductive characteristics.