Definition

1. Noun:
   • A spleenwort of western Europe: "Asplenium billotii" is the scientific name for a specific species of fern in the spleenwort genus (Asplenium) native to western Europe.

Usage Notes

• "Asplenium billotii" is a proper noun, specifically a binomial (two-part) scientific name in Latin. It is always written in italics in formal botanical contexts. The genus name () is capitalized, while the species epithet () is not. It refers to one distinct biological entity.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The shaded limestone crevices are home to Asplenium billotii. (The shaded limestone crevices are home to Asplenium billotii.)
  • Conservation efforts focus on protecting the habitat of Asplenium billotii. (Conservation efforts focus on protecting the habitat of Asplenium billotii.)

Advanced Usage

• In Taxonomic Context: Used to precisely identify this fern species within scientific literature, distinguishing it from related species like or .
  • The study compared the spore morphology of Asplenium billotii with its closest relatives. (The study compared the spore morphology of Asplenium billotii with its closest relatives.)

Variants and Related Words

• Spleenwort: The common name for ferns in the genus . "Asplenium billotii" is a type of spleenwort.
• Asplenium: The genus name, which includes hundreds of fern species worldwide.
• billotii: The species epithet, often honoring a person (in this case, likely the botanist Billot).

Synonyms

• Lanceolate spleenwort: A potential common name for this species, referring to the shape of its fronds.
• Western European spleenwort: A descriptive synonym based on its geographic range.

Related Terms (Phrases)

• Fern species: "Asplenium billotii" is a fern species.
• Protected species: In some regions, it may be classified as a protected or rare species.

Noun

1. a spleenwort of western Europe