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Tried and True Native Plant Selection for the Mid-Atlantic
One of North America’s largest native ferns is frequent to common in moist woods through much of the Mid-Atlantic Region. Its unique fronds give this fern a shrub-like appearance. Another common name “flowering fern” refers to its tassel-like fertile clusters.
Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
One of North America’s largest native ferns is frequent to common in moist woods through much of the Mid-Atlantic Region. Previously known as Osmunda regalis (as well as Osmunda regalis L. var. spectabilis), its unique fronds are cut into rounded leaflets. Another common name “flowering fern” refers to its tassel-like fertile clusters.
Featured Glossary word: Sporangium
