staghorn fern

noun

1. any of several epiphytic Old World ferns of the genus Platycerium, having broad, often antlerlike leaves and cultivated as a houseplant.

staghorn fern

/ ˈstæɡˌhɔːn /

noun

1. any of various tropical and subtropical ferns of the genus Platycerium with fronds resembling antlers

Word History and Origins

Origin of staghorn fern¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

And the most heat-sensitive plants, including Max, a decades-old staghorn fern, and a group of orchids, have been moved from a greenhouse perch to a safer, cooler location.

From New York Times

Lemon button, crocodile or bird’s nest ferns work well on bookshelves or hung from a hook on the ceiling, while staghorn ferns can live in wall displays.

From Washington Post

There’s a full staghorn fern that grows from the wall.

From Literature

The four of us emerged from the Woodland Garden, an informal area filled with camellias and staghorn ferns, and found ourselves on a paved terrace equipped with drink stands.

From Washington Post

An epiphyte like the Monstera deliciosa, the staghorn fern has its roots attach to tree trunks and branches in tropical forests, and it gets its nutrients from the water and air.

From Seattle Times