Wednesday, 18 November 2015

Matteuccia struthiopteris


  • Common Name - ostrich fern
  • Botanical Name - Matteuccia struthiopteris
  • Family - Onocleaceae
  • Bud - Basal
  • Leaf - compound (odd-pinnate), lanceolate shape, acute apex, dentate base
  • Flower - no flower
  • Fruit - sporangium
  • Habit - arching, upright
  • Form - vase
  • Size - 1-3 ft
  • Culture - deep shade, full sun if soil is moist, humus rich/bog well drained soil
  • Use - accent plant, mass planting, bedding plant

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