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