Genus Onoclea (Noun)
Meaning
One species: sensitive fern; in some classifications included in Polypodiaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Onoclea is a group of ferns that includes the sensitive fern, a delicate and easily damaged species.
- Onoclea sensibilis, the sensitive fern, is the only species in the genus Onoclea and is native to eastern North America.
- In some classifications, the genus Onoclea is included in the family Polypodiaceae, which is a large and diverse group of ferns.
- The genus Onoclea is characterized by its unique fronds, which are sensitive to touch and can fold up quickly when disturbed.
- The sensitive fern, genus Onoclea, is often found growing in moist, woodland environments where it can thrive in the shade.