adder's fern
"Adder's fern" is a common name for certain ferns, often linked to folklore and traditional medicine.
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Definition
C2Botany
(scientific)A fern species known scientifically as Polypodium vulgare, characterized by creeping rootstocks and large, divided fronds.
Example
- Polypodium vulgare, commonly known as adder's fern, is found in various regions across North America.
C1Folklore
(informal)A type of fern associated with medicinal properties and traditional remedies, often linked to snakes or adders in folklore.
Example
- In traditional remedies, adder's fern was believed to have healing properties.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "adder's fern":
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