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Ferns · MCH exam plant
Ostrich Fern
Matteuccia struthiopteris
mat-TOO-chee-a struth-ee-OP-ter-is
Native to New England
Fern
Key ID features
Large vase-shaped clump, fiddleheads edible, spreads by runners, native
| Botanical name | Matteuccia struthiopteris |
|---|---|
| Family | Onocleaceae |
| Genus | Matteuccia |
| Category | Ferns |
| USDA hardiness zones | 3a–7b |
| Sun | Part Shade |
| Water | Moderate |
| Native to New England | Yes |
| Salt tolerant | No |
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