A plant, specifically a genus or type of fern, known for antler-like fronds or branches.
From Latin alci- (related to elk or moose, from Greek alke) + cornu (horn). The scientific name describes the plant's horn-shaped appearance.
The name 'alcicornium' shows how scientists love using Latin and Greek to describe what plants look like—this one literally means 'elk-horned' because its fronds look like deer or elk antlers. Nature was the original inspiration for these poetic names.
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