blechnum

/ˈblɛknəm/

Definitions

1. noun

Any of various ferns of the genus Blechnum, having long, slender stems and often cultivated for their ornamental leaves.

“The botanist identified the plant as a species of blechnum, native to the tropical region.”

Synonyms

  • ferns
  • pteridophyte

Antonyms

  • angiophyte
  • flower