Dryopteris Marginalis (Noun)
Meaning
North American fern with evergreen fronds.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The eastern forest floor was blanketed with the lush green of dryopteris marginalis, a type of North American fern with evergreen fronds that thrived in the shade.
- Hikers navigated the trail, taking care not to disturb the delicate growths of dryopteris marginalis that carpeted the ground beneath the dense canopy above.
- As a species, dryopteris marginalis played a vital role in stabilizing soil and maintaining forest health across the Appalachian Mountains.
- With their robust fronds, stands of dryopteris marginalis proved effective in outcompeting more delicate herbaceous species in regions of poor soil.
- Restoration efforts included the planting of native dryopteris marginalis along eroded banks, in hopes of using its roots to prevent further degradation of the forest landscape.