Adiantiform

/ˌædiˈæntɪfɔːrm/ adjective

Having the appearance or form of maidenhair fern; resembling delicate, feathery fronds.

From Adiantum (genus name for maidenhair fern, Greek for 'unwetted') plus -form (having the shape of). The fern fronds are delicate and graceful.

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