fern

noun

\ ˈfərn

Definition of fern

: any of a division (Filicophyta) or class (Filicopsida) of flowerless spore-producing vascular plants having alternating sporophyte and gametophyte generations especially : any of an order (Filicales) of homosporous plants possessing roots, stems, and leaflike fronds — compare seed fern

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Recent Examples on the Web For larger clumps that would be tough to cut with a knife (asparagus fern is a good example), use a saw. — Dan Gill, NOLA.com, "Forget the calculator — pull out a shovel and do some dividing in the garden," 20 Jan. 2021 The fern comes with a mister that was designed in collaboration with Hudson’s vodka brand, King St. Vodka. — Zoe Malin, NBC News, "New & Notable: Latest launches from Athleta, Knix, Away and more," 1 Feb. 2021 Test your soil pH and identify your fern before adding lime. — oregonlive, "Need help hiding new neighbor’s big concrete wall? Ask an expert," 27 Dec. 2020 Pots contain colorful tropicals, there's a Meyer lemon tree and and an immense staghorn fern tucked into a corner. — R. Stephanie Bruno, NOLA.com, "Kitchen and den get extra space at the heart of a double-turned single in the Garden District," 5 Nov. 2020 But after two months in my bathroom, the fern turned yellow due to insufficient light. — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, "10 humidity-loving houseplants that will thrive in your bathroom," 28 Oct. 2020 Tiny mites and weevils devour New Zealand pigmyweed and water fern in Britain. — Barry Estabrook, WSJ, "Two Books on Creatures Invasive and Incredible," 9 Oct. 2020 With four other investors including Australia's largest supermarket chain, Woolworths, the organization hopes to make belching bovines less of a problem -- by adding a pinky-red, fern-like seaweed called asparagopsis to their diet. — Sarah Lazarus, CNN, "Burping cows are fueling the climate crisis. This company says it's got a solution," 21 Sep. 2020 When’s the best time to cut dead fronds from a fern? — oregonlive, "Mushrooms in lawn worry new puppy owner: Ask an expert," 30 Aug. 2020

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