Walking Fern Definition
noun
A native American fern (Camptosorus rhizophyllus) of the most common family (Polypodiaceae) of ferns, having simple lanceolate leaves with a protracted tip that roots when it touches the ground.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- Camptosorus rhizophyllus
- Asplenium rhizophyllum
- walking leaf
Other Word Forms of Walking Fern
Noun
Singular:
walking fern
Plural:
walking-ferns
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