Thelypteris (Noun)
Meaning
Marsh ferns: in some classification systems considered part of genus Dryopteris in family Dryopteridaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Thelypteris is a genus of about 900 species of ferns in the family Thelypteridaceae.
- Thelypteris is also known as marsh ferns and some classification systems consider them to be part of the genus Dryopteris in the family Dryopteridaceae.
- Thelypteris plants have leathery, lacy fronds that can grow up to 2 feet long.
- Some species of Thelypteris have become naturalized in North America and are considered invasive.
- Thelypteris ferns typically thrive in moist environments with rich soil and partial shade.