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