Ribbon Fern (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Epiphytic fern with straplike usually twisted fronds of tropical Asia and Polynesia and America.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

• Ophioglossum Pendulum

Hypernyms

• Adder's Tongue Fern

Meaning ²

Fern of North Africa and Azores and Canary Islands.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

• The ribbon fern, also known as the Trichomanes speciosum, is a rare and delicate species native to the North African region.
• Ribbon ferns thrive in humid environments and are commonly found near waterfalls and shaded rocky outcrops in the Azores and Canary Islands.
• Botanists studying the flora of the Azores and Canary Islands have made several key discoveries about the ribbon fern, including its unique ability to reproduce.
• A variety of the ribbon fern, Trichomanes speciosum var. aethiopicum, is found only in North Africa and has distinctive characteristics that set it apart from other varieties.
• The delicate fronds of the ribbon fern make it a prized addition to collections of fern enthusiasts, particularly those specializing in species from the Azores and Canary Islands.

Synonyms

• Spider Fern
• Pteris Serrulata

Meaning ³

Epiphytic fern found in lowland forests of tropical America.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

• Grass Fern
• Vittaria Lineata

Hypernyms

• Fern