Psilotum (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Psilotaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The psilotum is a small, whisk-like fern with scale-like leaves.
- Psilotum nudum, commonly known as the whisk fern, is native to tropical and subtropical regions.
- Psilotum has two species, Psilotum nudum and Psilotum comptonense.
- In terms of its evolutionary history, the psilotum has been considered a model organism for studying the origins of vascular plants.
- Studies of the psilotum have revealed that its unique morphology and anatomy have led to misunderstandings regarding its phylogenetic relationships with other plant groups.