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.
The tuberous sword fern is popular as a houseplant.
Katakana spelling is common for plant names; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant is usually referred to in kana.
The name タマシダ (玉羊歯) literally means 'ball fern', likely referring to the round tubers produced by the plant.