Alcicornium

Al·​ci·​cor·​ni·​um

ˌal-sə-ˈkȯr-nē-əm

taxonomic synonym of platycerium

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin alces elk + New Latin -i- + Latin cornu horn + New Latin -ium

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