species 7,413 observations
European Royal Fern
Osmunda regalis
Field notes
Osmunda regalis, or royal fern, is a species of deciduous fern, native to Europe, North Africa and West Asia, growing in woodland bogs and on the banks of streams. The species is sometimes known as flowering fern due to the appearance of its fertile fronds.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Part shade Dappled shade
- Water use
- High
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Wet soil
- Habit
- Arching
- Plant type
- Fern Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.