hart-tongue (Meaning)
Webster
hart-tongue (n.)
A common British fern (Scolopendrium vulgare), rare in America.
A West Indian fern, the Polypodium Phyllitidis of Linnaeus. It is also found in Florida.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hart-tongue
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
hart-tongue Sentence Examples
- The hart-tongue fern unfurls its delicate fronds in the dappled shade of the woodland.
- Its long, narrow leaves resemble the tongue of a hart, giving the fern its unique name.
- Hart-tongue is a hardy and adaptable fern that thrives in moist and shady environments.
- Its rhizomes creep underground, forming extensive colonies in suitable habitats.
- The spores of hart-tongue are produced on the underside of its leaves, arranged in a series of sori.
- When mature, the sori turn brown and release the spores, which are dispersed by the wind.
- Hart-tongue is a valuable indicator species, as its presence suggests the presence of clean and humid air.
- In some cultures, hart-tongue has been used medicinally to treat burns and wounds.
- The fern's distinctive appearance makes it a popular choice for ornamental gardening, often used in rock gardens and ferneries.
- The hart-tongue fern is an ancient and fascinating plant with ecological and cultural significance.
FAQs About the word hart-tongue
A common British fern (Scolopendrium vulgare), rare in America., A West Indian fern, the Polypodium Phyllitidis of Linnaeus. It is also found in Florida.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The hart-tongue fern unfurls its delicate fronds in the dappled shade of the woodland.
Its long, narrow leaves resemble the tongue of a hart, giving the fern its unique name.
Hart-tongue is a hardy and adaptable fern that thrives in moist and shady environments.
Its rhizomes creep underground, forming extensive colonies in suitable habitats.
