noun
hart's-tongue fern
A fern species, Asplenium scolopendrium. Botanical term; learners may encounter it in nature guides or gardening contexts.
コタニワタリは湿った岩場に生えるシダ植物です。
The hart's-tongue fern is a fern that grows on damp rocky places.
Usually written in katakana as a plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling; rarely used in practice.
Alternate kanji spelling; rarely used.
The name literally means 'small valley crossing' (小谷渡り), likely referring to its habitat. The exact derivation is uncertain.