Ostrich fern, Shuttlecock fern
Matteuccia struthiopteris
Family: Onocleaceae
What it is like
A fern. It is upright. It can grow 2 m tall. The fronds are finely dissected. It goes dormant in winter.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits USDA hardiness zones 3-7.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Caucasus, China, Europe, Georgia, Japan, North America, Norway, Scandinavia, USA
How it is used for food
The stems are pickled. The leaves or fronds are boiled or stir-fried.
The sprouts are considered a delicacy in Japan.
Edible parts
Shoots, fronds, leaves, stems
How it is grown
It can be grown from spores or division of the clump.
Its other names
Local names
Ceng, Chaduna, Gvimra, Kogomi, Strutseving