Pteridium Aquilinum (Noun)
Meaning
Large coarse fern often several feet high; essentially weed ferns; cosmopolitan.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Pteridium aquilinum is often found growing in dense colonies in woodland areas and along roadsides.
- The botanical gardens contained a large exhibit on the adaptation of Pteridium aquilinum in environments with poor soil quality.
- In many regions, Pteridium aquilinum is considered an invasive species due to its ability to outcompete native vegetation.
- The fern Pteridium aquilinum has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
- Forest workers often have to clear areas of dense Pteridium aquilinum growth to restore access to firebreaks and trails.