spleenwort

[ spleen-wurt, -wawrt ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

any of various temperate and tropical ferns of the genera Asplenium and Diplazium, certain species of which are grown as ornamentals.

spleenwort

/ ˈspliːnˌwɜːt /

See asplenium
any of various ferns of the genus Asplenium, esp A. trichomanes, that often grows on walls, having linear or oblong sori on the undersurface of the fronds See also asplenium

First recorded in 1570–80; spleen + wort ²

The Sea Spleenwort is hardly ever found at a great distance from the sea.

In the crevices of lofty cliffs the Mountain Spleenwort approaches maturity.

The Mountain Spleenwort is one of a class which has irregularly clustered fronds.

Occasionally in their companionship we find the delicate and attractive Narrow-leaved Spleenwort.

If we make an expedition to the woods early in July we may, perhaps, find some plants of the Narrow-leaved Spleenwort.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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