Genus Phlebodium (Noun)
Meaning
Chiefly epiphytic tropical ferns with free veins bearing sori.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Phlebodium is native to the tropical regions of the Americas, with a range extending from southern Florida to Brazil.
- Phlebodium is a small genus of ferns, with most species being epiphytic and growing on tree trunks or branches.
- In the tropical forests, the genus Phlebodium can be found thriving on the trunks of ancient trees, its fronds a vibrant green.
- The genus Phlebodium is characterized by its free veins and sori, which are often found in clusters on the underside of the fronds.
- The most well-known species of the genus Phlebodium is Phlebodium aureum, also known as the rabbit's foot fern.