Elaphoglossum
noun
El·a·pho·glos·sum
ˌeləfōˈgläsəm
: a large genus of tropical ferns (family Polypodiaceae) having shaggy stipes and firm or thick oblong to paddle-shaped fronds entire or forked, the fertile fronds being covered beneath with a felty layer of sporangia lacking indusia see elephant-ear fern
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Greek elaphos deer + New Latin -glossum (from Greek glōssa tongue)