Adder's Tongue (Noun)
Meaning
Ferns with fertile spikes shaped like a snake's tongue.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The delicate fronds of the adder's tongue fern, Ophioglossum vulgatum, bear fertile spikes resembling a snake's tongue.
- The rare and endangered adder's tongue is characterized by its distinctive fertile spike, often seen poking out from among its lacy green fronds.
- While on the forest hike, she came across an unusual plant, which upon closer inspection, revealed itself to be the peculiar adder's tongue fern.
- Some of the rare species that have been found in this preserve include the unique adder's tongue fern with its remarkable snake-like fertile spikes.
- Her fascination with adder's tongue led her to pursue further studies on this fascinating yet enigmatic plant, seeking to learn more about its elusive habitats and reproduction methods.