Hart's-tongue (Noun)
Meaning 1
Eurasian fern with simple lanceolate fronds.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Tropical American terrestrial fern with leathery lanceolate fronds; sometimes placed in genus Polybotrya.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The hart's-tongue fern, an epiphytic species sometimes referred to as a member of the Polybotrya genus, is often spotted in tropical climates.
- Given its rarity in North America, enthusiasts compete for the chance to cultivate the hart's-tongue fern in greenhouses.
- With thick fronds forming along lengthy rhizomes, a full-grown hart's-tongue can take over an indoor living space quickly.
- While taxonomists disagree on whether to classify the hart's-tongue fern as a Polybotrya or Phyllitis, it is still sought after by many plant enthusiasts.
- Researchers believe the unique characteristics of the hart's-tongue fern, particularly its leathery fronds, make it well-suited to tropical environments.