maidenhair spleenwort

noun

1. an evergreen fern, Asplenium trichomanes, abundant in woody areas of the North Temperate Zone, having thickly clustered fronds.

Word History and Origins

Origin of maidenhair spleenwort¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Plant maidenhair spleenwort in a container, where you can appreciate its beauty up close.

From Seattle Times

This rare and delicate little plant bears a rather close resemblance to the maidenhair spleenwort, which, however, has dark stipes instead of green.

From Project Gutenberg