buckler fern
buckler fern · buckler ferns
Certain species of the fern genera, principally of genus DryopterisCertain species of the fern genera, principally of genus Dryopteris.
Meaning
1 sensesCertain species of the fern genera, principally of genus Dryopteris.
More definitions
- any of various ferns of the genera Dryopteris or Polystichum or Lastreopsis having somewhat shield-shaped coverings on the sori
Origin
From the shape of the indusia (membranes) that cover the fern's sori (spores).From the shape of the indusia (membranes) that cover the fern's sori (spores).
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Forms
plural: buckler ferns| Singular | buckler fern |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- any of various ferns of the genera Dryopteris or Polystichum or Lastreopsis having somewhat shield-shaped coverings on the sori:shield fern