Winter Fern (Noun)
Meaning
Large branching biennial herb native to Eurasia and Africa and adventive in North America having large fernlike leaves and white flowers; usually found in damp habitats; all parts extremely poisonous.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The winter fern, with its delicate white blooms, added a touch of elegance to the damp woodland floor.
- In the early spring, the winter fern's large fernlike leaves began to unfurl, signaling the start of a new growing season.
- Hikers were warned to avoid the winter fern, whose toxic sap could cause severe skin irritation and other systemic problems.
- The winter fern's ability to thrive in damp environments made it a common sight in marshy areas and along riverbanks.
- Despite its beauty, the winter fern was a plant to be treated with caution, as all parts of it were extremely poisonous if ingested.