Dryopteris Dilatata (Noun)
Meaning
European shield fern.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Dryopteris dilatata, the European shield fern, has been known to thrive in humus-rich, moist soils in woodland areas.
- The European shield fern, or Dryopteris dilatata, has been found growing from 30-130 cm tall, its fronds overlapping to create a delicate pattern.
- A unique characteristic of Dryopteris dilatata is the way its leaflets curve along the central stem with overlapping bases.
- It's often challenging to distinguish between male and female Dryopteris dilatata sori, as they appear on the underside of the same frond.
- Stewardship in British woodlands involves monitoring and balancing populations of woodland invaders and native species, such as the Dryopteris dilatata European shield fern.