Southwestern Lip Fern (Noun)
Meaning
Lip fern of Texas to Oklahoma and Colorado and Arizona and Mexico having tall erect tufted fronds.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The southwestern lip fern is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, typically found in shaded rocky areas.
- In Texas, the southwestern lip fern can be identified by its tall, erect, and tufted fronds that grow in clusters.
- This species of lip fern is commonly found in the southwestern regions of the United States, including Oklahoma, Colorado, and Arizona.
- The southwestern lip fern thrives in shaded and moist environments, often growing near streams and rocky outcrops in northern Mexico.
- Botanists have noted the southwestern lip fern's unique characteristics, including its tall and tufted fronds that can grow up to several feet in height.