Rasp Fern (Noun)
Meaning
Any fern of the genus Doodia having pinnate fronds with sharply dentate pinnae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Doodia aspera, commonly known as the rasp fern, is a species of fern in the Blechnaceae family.
- The rasp fern has delicate, lacy fronds with a unique growth habit that sets it apart from other ferns.
- Rasp ferns are native to Australia and New Zealand, where they can be found growing in shaded, moist areas.
- The genus Doodia includes several species of rasp ferns, including Doodia australis and Doodia caudata.
- In New Zealand, the rasp fern is often used as a decorative element in gardens and floral arrangements.