cliff-brake
Definition
Noun A small fern that grows on rocks, found in tropical and warm temperate regions. It is a type of lithophytic (rock-dwelling) plant.
Examples
- The botanist discovered a rare species of cliff-brake growing in the limestone crevices.
- Cliff-brakes are well-adapted to survive in dry, rocky environments with little soil.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in botanical and ecological contexts to describe ferns in the genus or related groups that are specifically adapted to rocky cliffs and outcrops.
Variants and Related Words
- Cliffbrake (noun): An alternative spelling, often written as one word.
- Rock brake (noun): A general common name for ferns, including cliff-brakes, that grow on rocks.
Synonyms
- Rock fern
- Lithophytic fern
Noun
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any of several small lithophytic ferns of tropical and warm temperate regions
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