Black spleenwort, scientifically known as Asplenium adiantum-nigrum, is a species of fern found in many parts of the world. It gets its name from the black central stem, or rachis, that supports the compound leaves. This perennial plant typically grows on walls, rocks, and in woods, preferring damp and shaded areas. It is characterized by its pinnate leaves and small, round sori (clusters of spore-producing structures) on the underside of the leaves.
Spleenwort
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Any fern of the genus Asplenium, some species of which wereanciently used as remedies for disorders of the spleen.
Spleenwort meaning & definition 1 of Spleenwort.
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a plant that is a type of fern , often growing on rocks or walls. There are many different species (= types) of spleenwort. It was sometimes used in the past to treat diseases of the spleen .
Spleenwort meaning & definition 2 of Spleenwort.
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A small fern that grows in rosettes on rocks and walls, typically with rounded or triangular lobes on a slender stem and formerly used as a remedy for disorders of the spleen.
Spleenwort meaning & definition 3 of Spleenwort.
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