# asplenium

**Pronunciation:** /əˈspliːniəm/ · uh-SPLEE-nee-um

**CEFR level:** C2

**Part of speech:** noun

## Meaning

A genus of ferns, commonly known as spleenworts, often characterized by their long, narrow fronds and distinct spore patterns.

## Examples

- Many species of asplenium are popular as indoor houseplants because they thrive in low-light conditions.
- The botanist identified the rare asplenium growing along the damp rocky cliffside.
- Her collection of ferns includes several varieties of asplenium with delicate, feathery leaves.

## Synonyms

- fern — A general term for this type of non-flowering plant.
- spleenwort — The common name for plants within this specific genus.

## Common patterns

- asplenium species — referring to a specific type within the genus — There are over 700 asplenium species found across the globe.

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