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A type of fern plant;

specifically refers to the common brake fern or bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum).

A type of fern plantspecifically refers to the common brake fern or

Usage highlights

Bracken fernFern plantFern sporesFern leavesWild fernFern grove

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The hillside was covered with bracken ferns (蕧类植物).
  • Some ferns are edible when young (可食用的蕧).
  • This fern species spreads rapidly (这种蕧生长迅速).
  • Traditional medicine sometimes uses fern extracts (蕧的提取物).

Collocations

  • Bracken fern(蕧类)
  • Fern plant(蕧植物)
  • Fern spores(蕧孢子)
  • Fern leaves(蕧叶)
  • Wild fern(野生蕧)
  • Fern grove(蕧丛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Ferns like bracken have been foraged as wild vegetables in various Asian cuisines when young and tender.
  • In traditional contexts, ferns may symbolize resilience and adaptability due to their ability to thrive in diverse conditions.
  • Some fern species have associations with ancient plants and prehistoric eras in botanical history.

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