Sticherus (Noun)
Meaning
Umbrella ferns; warm regions of Australia and New Zealand.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- In certain tropical parts of Australia and New Zealand, sticherus species can be found thriving in shaded, sheltered areas with moist soil.
- The specific sticherus species found in northern Australia is part of an ancient lineage of umbrella ferns.
- Sticherus is a genus of umbrella ferns that is confined to the warm and temperate regions of Australia, including Tasmania.
- Umbrella ferns, such as those belonging to the sticherus genus, are highly prized in horticulture for their delicate fronds and subtle air-filtering abilities.
- The sticherus plants of New Zealand's warmer climate show promise as potential garden specimens in humid environments worldwide.