fragrant shield fern
- noun
- UK
- During our hike, we spotted a cluster of fragrant shield ferns along the shaded stream.
Examples
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The fragrant shield fern is popular in gardens for its sweet-smelling leaves.
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The fragrant shield fern grows in damp, shaded areas.
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Botanists study the fragrant shield fern to learn about its unique aroma and resilience.
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Many gardeners love the fragrant shield fern for its unique scent.
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The fragrant shield fern is often found in cool, moist woodlands due to its preference for shaded environments.
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In the botanical garden, the fragrant shield fern attracts visitors with its lush green fronds and pleasant aroma.
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Many nature enthusiasts seek out the fragrant shield fern for its aromatic leaves, which add a unique touch to landscapes.
Synonyms
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A plant that grows in shady woods with many long leaves that smell pleasant
A small fern with sweet-smelling leaves that grows in cold northern regions
A fern with fragrant leaves that grows on rocky cliffs in cold regions
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is compositional: 'fragrant' (pleasant smelling) simply modifies 'shield fern' (a type/kind of fern), so the meaning 'a shield fern that has a pleasant scent' is directly derivable from its parts. Even if 'shield' has a more specific botanical sense, the overall interpretation as a scented fern is transparent to learners who know the constituent words.
Etymology
The plant name fragrant shield fern comes from its look and smell. The word fragrant means a 'pleasant smell' from its leaves, shield points to flat, round leaves that look like small shields, and fern shows it is a fern plant. So the name helps you picture a fern with sweet-smelling, shield-like leaves.