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Pteridium Esculentum

Description:

Pteridium esculentum is a species of fern commonly known as bracken or brake. It is a fiddlehead vegetable and has a wide distribution across the world. The plant is large and perennial, characterized by its unique fronds and prominent spores.

Senses:

Sense 1 - Noun (Plant):

Pteridium esculentum refers to the plant species known as bracken or brake. It grows in temperate and tropical regions and typically forms dense thickets.

Example Sentence: The pteridium esculentum ferns covered the forest floor, creating a beautiful green carpet.

Sense 2 - Noun (Edible Vegetable):

Pteridium esculentum, also known as bracken fern, is a popular fiddlehead vegetable in many cuisines around the world. The young, curled fronds are harvested and used as a food source.

Example Sentence: The chef prepared a delicious stir-fry using fresh pteridium esculentum fronds.

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