lace fern

Thân thiện

A delicate lace fern grows in the shade of a mossy log.

Definition

Noun: 1. A small tufted fern native to northwestern America: "Lace fern" refers to a specific type of fern characterized by its delicate, lacy appearance and its growth in small, clustered clumps. It is found in the northwestern region of North America.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The delicate fronds of the lace fern added a soft texture to the shaded corner of the garden.
  • While hiking in the coastal forest, we saw several patches of lace fern growing among the mossy rocks.
  • This lace fern is well-suited for terrariums due to its small size and preference for humidity.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical descriptions: The term is used to denote a specific species within a genus, often highlighting its finely divided, lace-like leaf structure (pinnae).
  • The lace fern (scientific name) is noted for its highly dissected fronds.

Variants and Related Words

• Cheilanthes gracillima: This is a common scientific name for the plant often referred to as lace fern.
• Fern (n): The general category of flowerless, green plants to which the lace fern belongs.
• Tufted (adj): Growing in a small, dense cluster, which describes the growth habit of the lace fern.

Synonyms

• Brittle fern: Another common name sometimes used for similar delicate fern species.
• Lip fern: A related common name for ferns in the same genus ().

Notes on Meaning

• The name "lace fern" is descriptive, comparing the plant's delicate, intricate fronds to fine lace fabric. It is primarily a common name for specific fern species rather than a broad botanical category.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small tufted fern of northwestern America

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cheilanthes gracillima