Crape Fern (Noun)
Meaning
New Zealand with pinnate fronds and a densely woolly stalks; sometimes included in genus Todea.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The crape fern is a type of plant that thrives in the misty forests of New Zealand's South Island.
- In the wild, crape ferns can be found growing in tight clusters along stream banks and rocky outcrops.
- The crape fern's densely woolly stalks are a distinctive feature that helps to distinguish it from similar-looking plants.
- New Zealand gardeners often cultivate crape ferns for their attractive, pinnate fronds, which add a delicate touch to shady areas of the garden.
- Some botanists consider the crape fern to be part of the genus Todea, although this classification is not universally accepted.