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golden polypody

golden polypody

9.6
A fern with large, deeply divided leaves that often grows on rocks or indoors
  • noun
translation icon : polipodio dorado
  • Gardeners appreciate the golden polypody for its attractive, deeply lobed fronds.

Examples

  • The golden polypody is commonly found clinging to rocky outcrops in temperate forests.

  • The golden polypody thrives in humid environments.

  • During their hike, they spotted a patch of golden polypody flourishing along the stream bank.

  • I bought a golden polypody for my living room.

  • The golden polypody is a beautiful fern that thrives in warm, humid environments.

  • Many gardeners love to cultivate golden polypody because of its striking fronds.

  • In botanical gardens, you can find golden polypody displayed alongside other tropical plants.

Synonyms

polypody
vsgolden polypody
  • Specialized
9.9

A fern with divided leaves that grows from a spreading underground stem

is a specific type known for large lobed fronds and indoor cultivation
Polypodium
vsgolden polypody
  • Specialized
9.9

A fern with round patches under its leaves that is often kept for decoration

is known for large lobed fronds and being grown indoors rather than spore features

Surface Forms

golden polypody singular
golden polypodies plural

Morphology

golden + polypody

The phrase is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'golden' (gold-colored) modifies 'polypody' (a type of fern), so the meaning is simply a polypody with golden coloration. This regular modifier-noun pattern is cross-linguistically common and fully predictable, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would understand it.

Etymology

Golden polypody gets its name from a clear picture: golden for its yellowish leaves and polypody which suggests 'many feet', because each leaf splits into many little lobes that look like tiny feet. That's why the name fits a fern with large, deeply divided leaves often found on rocks or grown indoors.