Pteris (Noun)
Meaning
Large genus of terrestrial ferns of tropics and subtropics; sometimes placed in family Polypodiaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Pteris vittata has been widely used for phytoremediation of arsenic from contaminated soil and water.
- In the tropical regions of Asia, Pteris is commonly used as a food source, especially the tender shoots and leaves.
- The large genus of Pteris represents one of the most diverse groups of ferns, with over 250 species worldwide.
- Pteris cretica is a species of fern that is native to the Mediterranean region and is often used as an ornamental plant.
- The fronds of Pteris ferns are typically lance-shaped and can grow up to several feet long in some species.