Leather Fern (Noun)
Meaning 1
Stout tropical swamp fern (especially tropical America) having large fronds with golden yellow sporangia covering the undersides.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The leather fern, a common sight in tropical swamps, is prized for its striking golden yellow sporangia.
- In the dense tropical undergrowth, the leather fern's large fronds towered above the surrounding vegetation.
- The golden yellow sporangia on the underside of the leather fern's fronds glistened in the dappled light filtering through the swamp.
- Tropical America is home to many species of leather fern, each with its own unique characteristics.
- The leather fern's large, leathery fronds made it a popular choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of the exotic to their greenhouses.
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Meaning 2
Widely distributed fern of tropical southern hemisphere having leathery pinnatifid fronds.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.