marsh fern
a fern, Thelypteris palustris, having pinnatifid fronds and growing in wet places.
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How to use marsh fern in a sentence
Very common in woodlands, preferring a dryer soil than the marsh fern.
The Fern Lover's Companion | George Henry TiltonWhile the marsh fern loves moisture and shade it is sometimes found in dry, open fields.
The Fern Lover's Companion | George Henry TiltonResembles the marsh fern, of which it was once thought to be a variety.
The Fern Lover's Companion | George Henry TiltonThe fronds of the marsh fern are apt to be sterile in deep shade.
The Fern Lover's Companion | George Henry Tilton
British Dictionary definitions for marsh fern
a fern of marshy woodlands, Thelypteris palustris, having pale green pinnate leaves and an underground rootstock
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