: any of a division (Polypodiophyta) or class (Polypodiopsida) of flowerless spore-producing vascular plants having alternating sporophyte and gametophyte generations
especially
: any of an order (Polypodiales) of homosporous plants possessing roots, stems, and leaflike fronds compare seed fern
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The mood is relaxed, the reserve of rural England softening under vast stretches of sea and sky, and gardens brim with lush palm trees, ferns, and cacti thriving on jet stream warmth.
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Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
Grass hadn’t even taken off when non-bird dinosaurs were around — herbivores mostly would have eaten ferns, conifers, and cycads.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
The specimen tree, which is the centerpiece of the home, is like a living sculpture and complements the nearby courtyard with Japanese maple trees, ornamental grasses, ferns, boulders and a fountain water feature.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Plants that thrive in humidity, such as ferns, African violets and bamboo, can benefit from a humidifier.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
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Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
Grass hadn’t even taken off when non-bird dinosaurs were around — herbivores mostly would have eaten ferns, conifers, and cycads.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
The specimen tree, which is the centerpiece of the home, is like a living sculpture and complements the nearby courtyard with Japanese maple trees, ornamental grasses, ferns, boulders and a fountain water feature.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Plants that thrive in humidity, such as ferns, African violets and bamboo, can benefit from a humidifier.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
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“Fern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fern. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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