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Goldie's fern

American  
[gohl-deez] / ˈgoʊl diz /

noun

  1. a wood fern, Dryopteris goldiana, of northeastern North America, having large, golden-green, leathery fronds with blades that tilt backward.

Etymology

Origin of Goldie's fern

After its discoverer, John Goldie (1793–1886), Scottish gardener and plant collector

Example Sentences

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Several species grow in our woods, including the ubiquitous sensitive fern, the unusual Goldie’s fern and the finely textured lady fern with its attractive reddish midstem.

From New York Times • May 24, 2012

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