walking fern

noun

a fern, Camptosorus rhizophyllus, having simple, triangular fronds tapering into a prolongation that bends at the top and often takes root at the apex.
Also called walking leaf.

Origin of walking fern

First recorded in 1820–30

Words nearby walking fern

walking bus, walking catfish, walking delegate, walking dragline, walking encyclopedia, walking fern, walking fish, walking horse, walking leaf, walking line, walking on water

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British Dictionary definitions for walking fern

walking fern

walking leaf

noun

a North American fern, Camptosorus rhizophyllus, having sword-shaped fronds, the tips of which take root when in contact with the ground: family Aspleniaceae