Bristle Fern (Noun)
Meaning
Any fern of the genus Trichomanes having large pinnatifid often translucent fronds; most are epiphytic on tree branches and twigs or terrestrial on mossy banks.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Bristle ferns grow abundantly on mossy tree trunks in the humid rainforest habitats that they inhabit.
- In tropical regions, the large fronds of the bristle fern were used by indigenous communities for shelter and crafting traditional garments.
- The bristle fern is a popular choice for ornamental gardens because of its delicate translucent fronds that resemble tiny fans.
- A hiking enthusiast marveled at the vibrance of a terrestrial colony of bristle ferns nestled among the rocks of a mossy riverbank.
- It can be difficult to distinguish one species of bristle fern from another due to the similarity in their large pinnatifid fronds.