adjective
- of or relating to pteridology, the branch of botany that studies ferns and fern-like plants
Usage: technical; academic
Examples
- The museum's pteridological collection includes specimens from five continents.
- She pursued pteridological research to better understand ancient plant evolution.
- The conference featured several pteridological presentations on fern biodiversity.
- His pteridological expertise made him a valuable consultant for the botanical garden.
- Pteridological studies have revealed new species in tropical rainforests.