Thelypteris Simulata (Noun)
Meaning
Delicate feathery shield fern of the eastern United States; sometimes placed in genus Thelypteris.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The plant commonly known as the Massachusetts fern is a member of the species Parathelypteris simulata, which was previously classified as thelypteris simulata.
- The thelypteris simulata fern prefers to grow on rich moist soil in wooded areas of eastern North America.
- Thelypteris simulata can form a large, attractive clump in time and may grow in colonies from spreading rhizomes.
- Some plant sources group Parathelypteris simulata, commonly called Massachusetts fern or thelypteris simulata, in the Thelypteris genus.
- Massachusetts fern or thelypteris simulata grows to 2-3 feet and has delicate, slightly fuzzy stems that add an element of elegance to its surroundings.