Genus Melpomene

In Roman and Greek poetry, it was traditional to invoke the goddess Melpomene so that one might create beautiful lyrical phrases .

Species in the genus Melpomene of plants

 
 

Melpomene brevipes - Melpomene brevipes is a species of fern in the Polypodiaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.