Interrupted Fern (Noun)
Meaning
North American fern having tall erect pinnate fronds and a few sporogenous pinnae at or near the center of the fertile fronds.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The interrupted fern, Osmunda claytoniana, is a species of fern native to eastern North America, recognized by its tall, upright fronds and unique fertile pinnae.
- The hikers carefully navigated through the dense forest, trying not to trample the delicate interrupted ferns that carpeted the forest floor.
- In the northeastern United States, the interrupted fern is a common sight in woodland gardens and shaded stream banks.
- The distinctive fertile fronds of the interrupted fern, with their central cluster of sporogenous pinnae, make it a popular choice for wildflower enthusiasts.
- Botanists often study the interrupted fern as an example of a plant that has adapted to reproduce in low-light environments, such as the shaded forests of eastern North America.