Sensitive Fern (Noun)
Meaning
Beautiful spreading fern of eastern North America and eastern Asia naturalized in western Europe; pinnately divided fronds show a slight tendency to fold when touched; pinnules enclose groups of sori in beadlike lobes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The sensitive fern, with its delicate and lacy fronds, added a touch of elegance to the woodland garden.
- In the damp, shaded areas of the forest, the sensitive fern grew in abundance, its pinnately divided fronds a vibrant green.
- The sensitive fern's unique characteristic of folding its fronds when touched made it a popular choice for children's nature walks.
- The garden designer carefully selected the sensitive fern to complement the other plants in the shade garden, taking advantage of its beautiful, spreading habit.
- The naturalist pointed out the sensitive fern's distinctive beadlike lobes, which enclosed groups of sori, to the group of hikers on the nature trail.