Definition

Noun: * A species of fern: Asplenium scolopendrium is the scientific name for a specific type of evergreen fern, commonly known as hart's-tongue fern. It is characterized by its simple, undivided, strap-shaped fronds that resemble a deer's tongue.

Usage and Examples

• Noun:
  • The shaded, damp wall was covered in lush Asplenium scolopendrium.
  • Botanists study the unique spore patterns on the back of the Asplenium scolopendrium frond.
  • In the garden, we planted several Asplenium scolopendrium ferns for their architectural foliage.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical nomenclature: The name is always written in italics. The first part () is the genus, and the second part () is the specific epithet, together forming the species name.
  • The correct binomial for this plant is Asplenium scolopendrium.

Variants and Related Words

• Hart's-tongue fern (n): The common English name for .
  • The hart's-tongue fern is a popular choice for shady gardens.
• Asplenium (n): The genus to which this fern belongs, containing many other spleenwort ferns.
• Fern (n): The general category of non-flowering, vascular plants which reproduce via spores, to which this species belongs.

Synonyms

• Hart's-tongue (n): A direct synonym for the common name.
• Phyllitis scolopendrium (n): A former or alternative scientific name sometimes used in botanical literature.

Noun

1. Eurasian fern with simple lanceolate fronds