Evergreen Wood Fern (Noun)
Meaning 1
North American evergreen fern having pinnate leaves and dense clusters of lance-shaped fronds.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The hikers pushed through the dense undergrowth of the forest floor, the evergreen wood fern swaying gently in their wake.
- Native to the Pacific Northwest, the evergreen wood fern thrives in shaded areas with consistent moisture.
- Evergreen wood fern, also known as Dryopteris, grows from an underground rhizome that can form extensive colonies over time.
- Botanists and hikers alike cherish the delicate, lacy texture of the evergreen wood fern, whose pinnate fronds dance in the slightest breeze.
- Richly green, and standing as tall as four feet in some instances, the evergreen wood fern contributes greatly to the dramatic verdure of ancient rainforests.
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Meaning 2
North American fern with evergreen fronds.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.