sensitive fern (Meaning)
sensitive fern (n)
beautiful spreading fern of eastern North America and eastern Asia naturalized in western Europe; pinnately divided fronds show a slight tendency to fold when touched; pinnules enclose groups of sori in beadlike lobes
Synonyms & Antonyms of sensitive fern
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sensitive fern Sentence Examples
- The sensitive fern, with its delicate fronds, curled up at the slightest touch.
- The hikers ventured into the forest, careful not to disturb the fragile sensitive ferns.
- The botanist studied the sensitive fern's unique ability to respond to external stimuli.
- In the moist undergrowth, the sensitive fern thrived, its fronds shimmering like green lace.
- The fern's sensitivity to light and vibration made it an ideal subject for scientific research.
- As the sun dipped below the horizon, the sensitive fern closed its fronds, preparing for the night.
- The gentle breeze carried the spores of the sensitive fern, dispersing them throughout the forest.
- The forest floor was carpeted in a mosaic of green, with patches of sensitive fern contrasting with other vegetation.
- The slightest pressure on the sensitive fern's fronds caused them to fold inward, protecting the delicate tissues within.
- The sensitive fern served as a reminder of the fragile ecosystem that it inhabited, requiring careful stewardship.
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beautiful spreading fern of eastern North America and eastern Asia naturalized in western Europe; pinnately divided fronds show a slight tendency to fold when t
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The sensitive fern, with its delicate fronds, curled up at the slightest touch.
The hikers ventured into the forest, careful not to disturb the fragile sensitive ferns.
The botanist studied the sensitive fern's unique ability to respond to external stimuli.
In the moist undergrowth, the sensitive fern thrived, its fronds shimmering like green lace.
