staghorn fern

American  

noun

1. any of several epiphytic Old World ferns of the genus Platycerium, having broad, often antlerlike leaves and cultivated as a houseplant.

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staghorn fern British  

/ ˈstæɡˌhɔːn /

noun

1. any of various tropical and subtropical ferns of the genus Platycerium with fronds resembling antlers

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Etymology

Origin of staghorn fern

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

And the most heat-sensitive plants, including Max, a decades-old staghorn fern, and a group of orchids, have been moved from a greenhouse perch to a safer, cooler location.

From New York Times • Jun. 30, 2023

An epiphyte like the Monstera deliciosa, the staghorn fern has its roots attach to tree trunks and branches in tropical forests, and it gets its nutrients from the water and air.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2021

The store’s programming includes classes on houseplant basics and staghorn fern mounting as well as online classes on spring plant basics.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2019

That led to a staghorn fern he found at Grow in Venice, a trendy fiddle leaf fig from Home Depot, multiple air plants known as tillandsia and 20 other species.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2018

There’s a full staghorn fern that grows from the wall.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers