crested Oriental chain fern
Woodwardia orientalis, a fern species native to East Asia. Often used in gardening and landscaping.
I planted a crested Oriental chain fern in the garden.
Standard katakana spelling for this fern species.
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant name is usually written in katakana.
The name 子持ち羊歯 (こもちしだ) literally means 'child-holding fern', referring to the small plantlets that form on the fronds. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.