DEER FERN Definition & Meaning

deer fern

an evergreen fern, Blechnum spicant, of Eurasia and western North America, having densely clustered fronds.

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So called because it is often cultivated for deer

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Among the ferns was a variety called Blechnum spicant, also known as a hard fern or deer fern.

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Owner Brian Smith turned this slab of concrete into a cozy green nook with olive trees and a dozen plants from deer fern to flowering jasmine.

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The deer fern also has two kinds of fronds, but this grows all the way from sea level to the glaciers, being at its best in the dense forest area.

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