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  8. Ostrich Fern

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Ostrich Fern

Matteuccia struthiopteris

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

7 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Gold-spotted Ghost Moth, Olethreutes auricapitana 2
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 4
  • Sheltered animals Animals that nest or roost in it Knotting Gall 1

Children

  • Fiddlehead Fern

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Part shade Full shade
Moisture
Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Plant type
Fern Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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