# spleenwort

**Pronunciation:** /ˈspliːnwɜːrt/ · SPLEEN-wurt

**Part of speech:** noun

## Meaning

A small, hardy fern belonging to the genus Asplenium, often found growing in the crevices of rocks or walls.

## Examples

- The botanist identified the rare spleenwort clinging to the side of the old stone bridge.
- Many species of spleenwort are prized by gardeners for their ability to thrive in narrow, shaded rock gardens.
- The damp, alkaline environment of the cave entrance provided the perfect habitat for the spleenwort to flourish.

## Synonyms

- fern — A general term for this type of non-flowering plant.
- asplenium — The scientific genus name for all spleenwort species.

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