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Polypodium

Description:

Polypodium is a genus of ferns that belongs to the family Polypodiaceae. It comprises around 75 species of ferns which are commonly known as polypodies. These ferns are widely distributed across the world and are characterized by their small, pinnatifid leaves and spore-bearing structures known as sori.

Sample Sentences:

1. The polypodium ferns add a touch of elegance to the botanical garden.
2. I spotted a small polypodium growing on the trunk of an ancient tree in the forest.
3. She studied the life cycle of the polypodium fern as part of her biology project.
4. During our hike, we stumbled upon a beautiful polypodium plant nestled among the rocks.

Parts of Speech, Senses, and Usages:

• Noun: A fern of the genus Polypodium, typically characterized by small pinnatifid leaves and spore-bearing sori.
• Adjective: Describing something related to or characteristic of the genus Polypodium.

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