Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the phrase
Hart's-Tongue Fern.
Hart's-Tongue Fern - as a noun
Tropical american terrestrial fern with leathery lanceolate fronds; sometimes placed in genus polybotrya
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hart's-tongueolfersia cervinapolybotria cervinapolybotrya cervinaEurasian fern with simple lanceolate fronds
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
asplenium scolopendriumhart's-tonguephyllitis scolopendriumCommon epiphytic or sometimes terrestrial fern having pale yellow-green strap-shaped leaves; florida to west indies and mexico and south to uruguay
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cow-tongue fernflorida strap fernExample Sentences
"The hart's-tongue fern is characterized by its long, tongue-shaped fronds."
"The hart's-tongue fern is also known as Phyllitis scolopendrium."
"Many people grow hart's-tongue ferns as ornamental plants in their gardens."
"The hart's-tongue fern has thick, leathery leaves that are dark green in color."
"The hart's-tongue fern is often used in landscaping to add texture and interest."
