Oleandra (Noun)
Meaning
Or family Polypodiaceae: tropical epiphytic or terrestrial ferns.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The oleandra fern species grow primarily on tree trunks in tropical and subtropical regions.
- The trunks of various tree species in the park were covered with oleandra ferns that maintained a lush green color.
- Oleandra plants with fronds up to seven feet long are considered popular additions to greenhouse collections.
- Oleandra has long been prized by collectors for its bright green coloration and contrasting rachis veins.
- Some botanical researchers have moved the oleandra genus to the Nephrolepis due to growing evidence of genetic similarity.