asplenium

/ æˈspliːnɪəm /

noun

1. any fern of the very large genus Asplenium, of worldwide distribution. Some, esp the bird's nest fern ( A. nidus ), are grown as greenhouse or house plants for their decorative evergreen fronds: family Polypodiaceae See also spleenwort

Word History and Origins

Origin of asplenium¹

New Latin, from Latin asplēnum, from Greek asplēnon spleenwort, from a- not + splēn spleen (from its reputed medicinal properties)

Example Sentences

Accordingly, in his later work, he referred the species to the genus Asplenium, placing it next to A. Filix-fœmina.

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Many botanists consider that the species is a true Asplenium.

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Spleen′ishness, the state of being spleenish; Spleen′-stone, jade or nephrite; Spleen′wort, any fern of the genus Asplenium.

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In addition to the plants I have gathered, Asplenium nidus it very common.

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Urticeæ have diminished; the Suddiya Viola occurred yesterday, the Asplenium, fronde lanceolat.

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