interrupted fern

interrupted fern
a tall fern, Osmunda claytoniana, of eastern North America and eastern Asia, having an interruption of growth in the center of some fronds. Also called Clayton fern.

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  • interrupted fern — noun North American fern having tall erect pinnate fronds and a few sporogenous pinnae at or near the center of the fertile fronds • Syn: ↑Osmunda clatonia • Hypernyms: ↑flowering fern, ↑osmund * * * noun : an American fern (Osmunda claytoniana)… …   Useful english dictionary

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  • Clayton fern. — See interrupted fern. * * * …   Universalium

  • clayton fern — ˈklātən noun Usage: usually capitalized C Etymology: after John Clayton died 1773 American botanist : interrupted fern …   Useful english dictionary

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