davallia pyxidata

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A hare's-foot fern of the genus Davallia: A specific type of fern known for its distinctive, furry, creeping rhizomes that resemble a hare's foot. The species name pyxidata further classifies it within this genus.
Usage
  • The term is used as a precise botanical name to identify this particular species of fern. It is primarily used in scientific, horticultural, or specialized plant identification contexts.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The botanical garden has a rare specimen of Davallia pyxidata.
    • In her collection of ferns, the Davallia pyxidata is notable for its resilient rhizomes.
Advanced Usage
  • In Taxonomic Context: The name follows binomial nomenclature (). is the genus, and is the specific epithet.
    • The correct classification is Davallia pyxidata, not to be confused with other hare's-foot ferns like Davallia canariensis.
Variants and Related Words
  • Davallia (n): The genus name for a group of ferns commonly called hare's-foot ferns or squirrel's-foot ferns.
  • Hare's-foot fern (n): A common name for ferns in the genus , referring to the appearance of their rhizomes.
Synonyms
  • Hare's-foot fern (common name, though this can refer to other species within the genus ).
Notes
  • This is a specialized botanical term. In general conversation, the common name "hare's-foot fern" is more frequently used, though it is less precise.
Noun
  1. a hare's-foot fern of the genus Davallia

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