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Meaning of SENSITIVE FERN

Pronunciation:  'sensitiv furn

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 Definition: [n]  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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 Synonyms: bead fern, Onoclea sensibilis
 
 See Also: fern, genus Onoclea, Onoclea

 

 

 

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