Apparently terminal but actually lateral in origin, as in some inflorescences.

A misspelling of ‘pseudo-‘, meaning false or deceptive.

A botanist who specializes in the study of ferns and related plants.

The scientific study of ferns and other pteridophytes.

A group of plants that includes ferns, horsetails, and clubmosses.

The way a single leaf is folded in the bud.

Minutely pubescent; bearing very short, fine hairs.

Having minute soft hairs; slightly hairy.

Minutely hairy; same as puberulent.

The condition or quality of being hairy or fuzzy.