Genus Thelypteris (Noun)
Meaning
Marsh ferns: in some classification systems considered part of genus Dryopteris in family Dryopteridaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Marsh ferns, which may be considered part of the genus Thelypteris in some classification systems, are commonly found in wetland ecosystems.
- The genus Thelypteris includes a variety of marsh ferns that are adapted to grow in low-lying areas with saturated soil.
- In some taxonomic classification systems, the marsh ferns are grouped together with the wood ferns in the genus Dryopteris, but others separate them into the distinct genus Thelypteris.
- The family Dryopteridaceae consists of several genera, including Thelypteris, which encompasses the marsh ferns commonly found in North American wetlands.
- Taxonomic study has revealed that the genus Thelypteris contains a diverse range of marsh fern species, many of which are still being described and named.