alsophila

/ælˈsoʊfilə, ˌælsoʊˈfaɪlə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of tree ferns native to the Pacific Islands, particularly New Zealand and New Caledonia.

“The alsophila tree ferns are an endangered species found only in the wild regions of New Zealand.”

Synonyms

  • Pacific tree fern
  • tree fern

Antonyms

  • bush
  • grass