Common Polypody (Noun)
Meaning
Mat-forming lithophytic or terrestrial fern with creeping rootstocks and large pinnatifid fronds found throughout North America and Europe and Africa and east Asia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The common polypody is a small fern that can be found in a variety of habitats, including rocks and trees.
- Common polypody is a deciduous fern that reproduces through spores that are contained in sori, located on the underside of the leaves.
- In the wild, common polypody often forms dense colonies, carpeting large areas with its delicate fronds.
- The fronds of the common polypody are highly variable in shape and size, ranging from lance-shaped to triangular.
- Common polypody is a popular species among fern enthusiasts, due to its hardiness and attractive foliage.