upside-down fern; Arachniodes standishii
A species of fern; the name refers to the fronds' orientation. Used in botanical contexts.
The upside-down fern grows in moist mountainous areas.
This fern is called the upside-down fern.
Katakana spelling is common for plant names; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant is usually referred to by its kana name.
The name リョウメンシダ (両面羊歯) literally means 'both-sides fern', referring to the similar appearance of the upper and lower surfaces of the fronds. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.