beautiful spreading fern of eastern North America and eastern Asia naturalized in western Europe; pinnately divided fronds show a slight tendency to fold when touched; pinnules enclose groups of sori in beadlike lobes
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sensitive fern::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | bead fern, onoclea sensibilis |
| Type of | fern |
Examples of sensitive fern
sensitive fern
Several species grow in our woods, including the ubiquitous sensitive fern, the unusual Goldie's fern and the finely textured lady fern with its attractive reddish midstem.
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