Royal Fern
Osmunda regalis var. spectabilis
Osmundaceae
Other names
Flowering Fern
Growth habit
Fern
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Native distribution
Native to the Finger Lakes Region, Newfoundland to Sask., South to FL & LA; S. Amer.
Location
Mundy Wildflower Garden, Treman Woodland Walk, Coy Glen, McLean Bogs, Eames Bog, Purvis Road Wetlands Natural Area, Ringwood Ponds, South Hill Swamp
Source of plant
White Flower Farm, Bluemount Nurseries
Description
Rachis of fertile panicle glabrous or nearly so.
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
Special characteristics
notable texture
Status
L3|S5|G5