Gleichenia Flabellata (Noun)
Meaning
Large Australasian fern with fanlike repeatedly forked fronds; sometimes placed in genus Gleichenia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Gleichenia flabellata is a popular ornamental plant in Australian gardens due to its striking fan-shaped fronds.
- The fern, gleichenia flabellata, thrives in the shaded and humid environments of New Zealand's forests.
- In the 19th century, botanists sometimes classified gleichenia flabellata under the genus Gleichenia, but this classification is now disputed.
- Gleichenia flabellata can grow up to 6 meters tall, making it a prominent feature in many Australasian landscapes.
- The fronds of gleichenia flabellata are often used in floral arrangements due to their unique fan-like shape and delicate texture.