sensitive fern en · NOUN
Etymology
From the observation by early American settlers that the plant is very sensitive to frost, the fronds dying quickly when first touched by it.
Meanings
- Onoclea sensibilis, a coarse-textured, medium to large-sized deciduous perennial fern.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sensitive ferns | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
nl bolletjesvaren (Onoclea sensibilis)