noun
tuberous sword fern; Nephrolepis cordifolia
A species of fern native to tropical regions, often grown as an ornamental plant. The name is usually written in katakana.
タマシダは観葉植物として人気がある。
The tuberous sword fern is popular as a houseplant.
The name タマシダ (玉羊歯) literally means 'ball fern', likely referring to the round tubers produced by the plant.