scolopendrium
- noun
- /ˌskoʊloʊˈpɛndriəm/
- Specialized
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scolopendrium
- The scolopendrium is a unique type of fern.
Examples
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Botanists often refer to scolopendrium by its common name, hart's-tongue fern.
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The scolopendrium thrives in shaded, moist woodland areas.
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She planted a scolopendrium in the corner of her fern garden for its ornamental leaves.
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I bought a scolopendrium for my garden.
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I planted a scolopendrium in my garden because its slender fronds add a unique touch.
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The scolopendrium fern thrives in shaded areas, making it ideal for my indoor plant collection.
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We identified the scolopendrium by its narrow leaves, which resemble the segmented body of a millipede.
Synonyms
A fern from Europe and Asia with long tongue-shaped leaves that grows in moist shade
A fern with long green leaves shaped like a tongue that grows in damp places
Compounds
A fern from Europe and Asia with long tongue-shaped leaves that grows in moist shade
- Archaic
A fern with long green leaves shaped like a tongue that grows in damp places
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word scolopendrium comes from the Greek word scolopendra, which means 'centipede' or 'millipede', because the fern's long, narrow leaves look a little like a row of legs. So the name helps you remember this fern by its millipede-like leaves.
