Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Whisk Fern.
Whisk Fern - as a noun
Chiefly tropical clump-forming plants of skeletal appearance resembling whisk brooms; lacking roots
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fern allyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The whisk fern is a unique type of fern that belongs to an ancient group of plants."
"The whisk ferns have limited distribution and are found in humid, tropical regions."
"The whisk fern has a simple structure with only a stem and small scales."
"Some species of whisk ferns have a creeping, underground stem called a rhizome."
"The taxonomy of whisk ferns has been a subject of debate among botanists."