Meanings
nounNew York fern (plural New York ferns)
plural New York ferns
- A fern of the species Parathelypteris noveboracensis (syn. Thelypteris noveboracensis), native to eastern North America.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounslender shield fern of moist woods of eastern North America; sometimes placed in genus Dryopteris
Similar
Parathelypteris novae-boracensisDryopteris noveboracensis
Broader
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New York fern. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/New%20York%20fern
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Chicago
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