Parathelypteris Novae-boracensis (Noun)
Meaning
Slender shield fern of moist woods of eastern North America; sometimes placed in genus Dryopteris.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The rare and exotic parathelypteris novae-boracensis can be found growing in the damp soil of eastern North American forests.
- The botanical gardens feature a specimen of parathelypteris novae-boracensis that has been cultivated for educational purposes.
- During the guided nature walk, participants spotted a delicate frond of parathelypteris novae-boracensis growing alongside the trail.
- Conservation efforts are in place to protect the dwindling populations of parathelypteris novae-boracensis due to habitat destruction.
- Parathelypteris novae-boracensis has sometimes been mistakenly classified under the genus Dryopteris due to its similarities with other fern species.