buckler fern
English
buckler-shaped indusia protecting sori of narrow buckler fern (Dryopteris carthusiana)
Etymology
From the shape of the indusia (membranes) that cover the fern's sori (spores)
Noun
buckler fern (plural buckler ferns)
- Certain species of the fern genera Dryopteris, Polystichum, and others.
Derived terms
- hay-scented buckler fern (Dryopteris aemula)
- narrow buckler fern (Dryopteris carthusiana)
- crested buckler fern (Dryopteris cristata)
- broad buckler fern (Dryopteris dilatata)
- northern buckler fern (Dryopteris expansa)
- fragrant buckler fern (Dryopteris fragrans)
- scaly buckler fern (Dryopteris remota)
- rigid buckler fern (Dryopteris submontana)
See also
- shield fern
- sword fern
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