Genus Dryopteris (Noun)
Meaning
Large widespread genus of medium-sized terrestrial ferns; in some classification systems placed in Polypodiaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Dryopteris is a large and widespread group of medium-sized terrestrial ferns that can be found in many parts of the world.
- Some species of the genus Dryopteris are commonly known as wood ferns or male ferns due to their distinctive characteristics.
- The genus Dryopteris is often placed in the family Dryopteridaceae, but some classification systems group it in the family Polypodiaceae.
- The genus Dryopteris includes over 200 species of ferns, ranging in size and shape, but all sharing certain key characteristics.
- In some regions, the genus Dryopteris is considered an invasive species due to its ability to outcompete native vegetation.