Ostrich Fern
Scientific Name: Matteuccia struthiopteris (L.) Todaro
Synonyms: Matteuccia pensylvanica (Willd.) Raymond, Matteuccia struthiopteris (L.) Todaro var. <i>pensylvanica</i> (Willd.) Morton, Matteuccia struthiopteris (L.) Todaro var. <i>pubescens</i> (Terry) Clute, Onoclea struthiopteris (L.) Hoffm. p.p., Onoclea struthiopteris (L.) Hoffm. var. <i>pensylvanica</i> (Willd.) B. Boivin, Pteretis nodulosa (Michx.) Nieuwl., Pteretis pensylvanica (Willd.) Fernald
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / / Pteridophyta / Filicopsida / / Polypodiales / Dryopteridaceae / Matteuccia Todaro/ Matteuccia struthiopteris (L.) Todaro
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | MAST |
| Group | Fern |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | Forb/herb |
| Native Locations | MAST |
Plant Guide
Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Ostrich Fern is planted.
