Holly Fern (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Tropical Old World fern having glossy fronds suggestive of holly; sometimes placed in genus Polystichum.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

• Cyrtomium Aculeatum
• Polystichum Aculeatum

Meaning ²

Any of various ferns of the genus Polystichum having fronds with texture and gloss like holly.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Hyponyms

• Polystichum Lonchitis
• Polystichum Scopulinum
• Polystichum Braunii
• Prickly Shield Fern