spleenwort

[spliːnwɜːt]

spleenwort Definition

any of various ferns of the genus Asplenium, having linear or oblong sori and including several popular houseplants.

Phrases with spleenwort

  • a type of spleenwort fern with a nest-like arrangement of fronds

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  • a type of spleenwort fern with black stems and leaves

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  • a type of spleenwort fern with green leaves and stems

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Summary: spleenwort in Brief

The term 'spleenwort' [spliːnwɜːt] refers to any of various ferns of the genus Asplenium, which includes several popular houseplants. These ferns have linear or oblong sori and are commonly known as bird's nest spleenwort, black spleenwort, and green spleenwort.