sheep plant Synonyms
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sheep plant Meaning
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sheep plant (n)
perennial prostrate mat-forming herb with hoary woolly foliage
cushion-forming New Zealand herb having leaves densely covered with tawny hairs
sheep plant Sentence Examples
- The sheep plant, known scientifically as Adiantum pedatum, is a delicate fern native to North America.
- The fronds of the sheep plant resemble the foot of a sheep, giving it its distinctive name.
- Sheep plants thrive in moist, shady areas and are often found in forests and along streams.
- The fronds of the sheep plant are composed of numerous leaflets arranged in a fan-like pattern.
- The spores of the sheep plant are produced on the underside of the fronds and are dispersed by wind.
- Sheep plants are used in landscaping as decorative groundcovers and in terrariums.
- The fronds of the sheep plant can be used in floral arrangements and dried for winter decorations.
- Native American tribes traditionally used sheep plants for medicinal purposes, treating various ailments.
- Sheep plants are relatively easy to grow and can be propagated by spores or division of the root.
- The scientific name of the sheep plant, Adiantum pedatum, derives from the Greek word "adiantos" meaning "unwettable" due to its hydrophobic properties.
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perennial prostrate mat-forming herb with hoary woolly foliage, cushion-forming New Zealand herb having leaves densely covered with tawny hairs
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The sheep plant, known scientifically as Adiantum pedatum, is a delicate fern native to North America.
The fronds of the sheep plant resemble the foot of a sheep, giving it its distinctive name.
Sheep plants thrive in moist, shady areas and are often found in forests and along streams.
The fronds of the sheep plant are composed of numerous leaflets arranged in a fan-like pattern.
