Japanese shield fern
noun
: autumn fern
Autumn fern, also called Japanese shield fern, can be used as a massed ground cover in shady areas, and grows about 2 feet tall.—
Joan Brookwell, Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, Florida), 24 Oct. 1997
Joan Brookwell, Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, Florida), 24 Oct. 1997
Word History
First Known Use
1985, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of Japanese shield fern was
in 1985
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“Japanese shield fern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Japanese%20shield%20fern. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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