flower-cup fern

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Noun flower-cup fern has 1 sense

Alpine woodsia, northern woodsia, flower-cup fern, Woodsia alpina - slender fern of northern North America with shining chestnut-colored stipes and bipinnate fronds with usually distinct marginal sori
--₁ is a kind of woodsia

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Flower-cup Fern

Description:

The flower-cup fern is a type of tropical fern that belongs to the genus Tectaria. This fern is characterized by its unique cup-shaped structure called the "flower cup" which forms at the center of each frond. It is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and delicate appearance.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A tropical fern of the genus Tectaria, known for its cup-shaped structures called "flower cups" formed at the center of each frond.

2. The cup-shaped structure formed at the center of the fronds of a flower-cup fern.

Sample Sentences:

1. The flower-cup fern is commonly found in rainforests and is often cultivated for its ornamental value.

2. I'm considering adding a flower-cup fern to my indoor garden for some greenery.

3. Be careful not to damage the delicate flower cups when handling the flower-cup fern.