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Ostrich fern
Matteuccia struthiopteris var. pensylvanica

Family: Onocleaceae


What it is like

A fern. The leaves are in a vase like cluster 1.75 m long.


Where it is found

It is a warm temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA


How it is used for food

It is also cultivated.

Edible parts

Leaves, fronds


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Struthiopteris filicastrum All.; Struthiopteris germanica var. pensylvanica Lowe; and others