


Linopteris Ferns: Long and Narrow Leaves with a Flax-like Appearance
Linopteris is a genus of ferns in the family Polypodiaceae, subfamily Polypodioideae. It is distributed throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World, including Africa, Asia, and Australia. The name "Linopteris" comes from the Greek words "linon," meaning "flax," and "pteris," meaning "wing," referring to the fronds of the ferns in this genus, which are long and narrow like flax leaves.



