spider brake

Thân thiện

A spider brake fern grows in the shady corner of a garden.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of fern: "spider brake" refers to a specific Asiatic fern species (Pteris multifida) that has been introduced and naturalized in America. It is characterized by its finely divided, lace-like fronds that some say resemble spider legs.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

Advanced Usage

• As a botanical specimen: The term is used in horticultural and ecological contexts to describe this specific fern, often noting its status as an introduced species.

Variants and Related Words

• Spider fern: A common alternative name for the same plant.
• Brake fern: A broader category of ferns within the genus to which the spider brake belongs.

Synonyms

• Pteris multifida: The scientific Latin name for the spider brake fern.
• Spider fern: A direct synonym.

Related Terms

• Fern: The general plant group to which the spider brake belongs.
• Introduced species: A category describing plants like the spider brake that are not native to an area.

Học thuật

Noun

1. Asiatic fern introduced in America

Từ đồng nghĩa

• spider fern
• Pteris multifida