Tmesipteris

noun
Tme·​sip·​ter·​is | \ mə̇ˈsiptərə̇s\

Definition of Tmesipteris

: a genus of epiphytic Australasian fern allies related to Psilotum and characterized by conspicuous vertical leaves and boat-shaped 2-celled synangia

History and Etymology for Tmesipteris

New Latin, from Greek tmēsis act of cutting + New Latin -pteris

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