blechnoid

/ˈblɛknoʊɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling the fern genus Blechnum, especially in having forked or divided fronds.

“The blechnoid ferns were found in the dense, humid forest.”

2. noun

a plant of the genus Blechnum, especially a type of fern with forked or divided fronds.

“The blechnoid ferns were an important food source for the local wildlife.”

Synonyms

  • fernoid
  • pteridophyte

Antonyms

  • flowering
  • non-vascular