phyllitis

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Definition Noun 1. A genus of ferns : Phyllitis is a genus of ferns belonging to the family Polypodiaceae. In some older classification systems, this genus was included within the larger genus Asplenium . It is characterized by simple, undivided fronds (leaves), unlike many other ferns which have compound, divided leaves. Usage Examples Noun : The botanist identified the fern as a member of the...