American Maidenhair Fern (Noun)
Meaning
Hardy palmately branched North American fern with divergent recurved branches borne on lustrous dark reddish stipes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Adiantum pedatum, also known as the American maidenhair fern, is a widespread species native to the southeastern United States and can be found in the shade of trees.
- Its fronds bear a striking resemblance to the American maidenhair fern but can be distinguished by the winged petioles.
- The American maidenhair fern has pairs or more of pinnate, deltate fronds that are deciduous and borne on lustrous dark reddish-brown to black stalks.
- As a hobby, she maintained an indoor garden that showcased her favorite specimens such as the American maidenhair fern and their various features under different light settings.
- At her local nursery, she discovered some exotics of Adiantum like the American maidenhair fern as well as its hybrids with other maidenhair species.