sensitive fern

English

sori of a sensitive fern.

Etymology

From the observation by early American settlers that the plant is very sensitive to frost, the fronds dying quickly when first touched by it.

Noun

sensitive fern (plural sensitive ferns)

1. Onoclea sensibilis, a coarse-textured, medium to large-sized deciduous perennial fern.

References

• Onoclea sensibilis on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Onoclea sensibilis on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
• Onoclea sensibilis on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons