Houseplant with spores (4)

I believe the answer is:

fern

(Other definitions for fern that I've seen before include "Feathery-leaved plant" , "It has feathery or leafy fronds" , "Flowerless plant with feathery fronds" , "Type of plant" , "Leafy plant" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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