chain fern

Chain ferns are known for their distinctive spore-producing structures arranged in chain-like rows, primarily found in wetland areas.

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Definition

C2Botany

(technical, academic)A type of fern characterized by spore-producing structures arranged in chain-like rows, commonly found in wetland or marshy environments.

Example

  • The chain fern's unique spore arrangement makes it easily identifiable in the wild.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "chain fern":

shield fernroyal fernoak fernking fernadder's fern