Umbrella Fern (Noun)
Meaning
Large Australasian fern with fanlike repeatedly forked fronds; sometimes placed in genus Gleichenia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The rainforest trail was shaded by enormous umbrella ferns that filtered the sunlight streaming through the canopy above.
- Species like the umbrella fern have adapted to thrive in the moist, humid environments found in parts of New Zealand and Australia.
- Hikers and naturalists often seek out the striking umbrella fern to marvel at its intricately forked fronds and delicate fans.
- The dense growth of umbrella ferns, with fronds stretching up to 2 meters in diameter, seemed to envelop us as we made our way deeper into the forest.
- Umbrella ferns often create microhabitats for small creatures and plants by providing shelter from harsh winds and excessive sunlight.