Golden Polypody (Noun)
Meaning 1
Tropical American fern with brown scaly rhizomes cultivated for its large deeply lobed deep bluish-green fronds; sometimes placed in genus Polypodium.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The golden polypody was a striking addition to the garden, its deep bluish-green fronds standing out among the other plants.
- Golden polypody is often used in floral arrangements to add a pop of color and texture.
- In its natural habitat, the golden polypody grows on rocks and tree trunks, using its scaly rhizomes to absorb moisture and nutrients.
- The gardener carefully transplanted the golden polypody into a larger pot, making sure not to damage its delicate roots.
- Golden polypody is a popular choice for hanging baskets, as its long, trailing fronds can cascade down and create a beautiful display.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Mat-forming lithophytic or terrestrial fern with creeping rootstocks and large pinnatifid fronds found throughout North America and Europe and Africa and east Asia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The golden polypody is a common epiphytic fern that thrives in shady, rocky outcrops.
- Golden polypody colonies can cover vast areas, resulting in sprawling mats of foliage.
- Native Americans used the fronds of golden polypody to make tea, which helped alleviate fever and rheumatic pain.
- When golden polypody grows on the trunks of trees, its creeping rootstocks can produce new plants at its tips.
- In woodland ecosystems, golden polypody often accumulates in dense growths, choking out competing vegetation.