tongue fern

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tongue fern

The hiker admired the unusual tongue fern growing on the mossy rock.

Definition

Noun: 1. A type of fern: A specific species of fern (Pyrrosia lingua) native to East Asia, characterized by its distinctive, simple, tongue-shaped fronds (leaves).

Usage
  • This term is used specifically in botany and horticulture to identify this particular plant species. It is a common name, not the scientific name.
  • Example: "The tongue fern is popular in shade gardens for its unique foliage."
Advanced Usage
  • The tongue fern is often used in traditional East Asian medicine and is a common subject in botanical art due to its elegant, simple form.
Variants and Related Words
  • Felt fern: Another common name for the same plant (), referring to the fuzzy texture on the underside of its fronds.
  • Pyrrosia lingua: The scientific (Latin) name for the tongue fern.
  • Cyclophorus lingua: An older, now less common scientific synonym for this plant.
Synonyms
  • Felt fern
  • Pyrrosia (when referring to the genus, which includes the tongue fern and related species)
Notes on Different Meanings
  • The term "tongue fern" refers exclusively to this specific plant. It is not a general term for all ferns with strap-like leaves. Other ferns may have common names containing "tongue" (e.g., "hart's-tongue fern"), but these are distinct species.
tongue fern

The hiker admired the unusual tongue fern growing on the mossy rock.

Noun
  1. east Asian fern having fronds shaped like tongues; sometimes placed in genus Cyclophorus

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