Serpent Fern (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical American fern with brown scaly rhizomes cultivated for its large deeply lobed deep bluish-green fronds; sometimes placed in genus Polypodium.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The serpent fern is a type of tropical plant often grown in greenhouses for its striking foliage.
- In tropical gardens, the serpent fern's large fronds provide a lush canopy for smaller plants to grow beneath.
- The serpent fern's delicate appearance belies its surprising tolerance for neglect and varying light conditions.
- She added a few serpent ferns to the arrangement to add texture and color contrast to the potted plants.
- The botanical garden featured a stunning display of serpent ferns, their bluish-green fronds glowing in the dappled light.