Deparia Acrostichoides (Noun)
Meaning
Fern with elongate silvery outgrowths enclosing the developing spores.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Deparia acrostichoides, also known as silvery spleenwort, is a type of fern with elongate silvery outgrowths enclosing the developing spores.
- In North America, Deparia acrostichoides can be found in rich moist woodland areas with moderate to high shade.
- Deparia acrostichoides grows on rich, moist soils in the shaded woodland understory and can be recognized by its unique fronds with silvery scales.
- Silvery outgrowths that resemble hair, or more precisely scales, are one of the distinguishing features of the Deparia acrostichoides fern.
- Fronds of Deparia acrostichoides fern have long silvery scales along the rachis and veins that turn a lovely golden color as the frond ages.