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Osmunda regalis var. spectabilis
Osmunda regalis L. var. spectabilis (Willd.) A. Gray
Royal Fern
Osmundaceae (Royal Fern Family)
Synonym(s): Osmunda spectabilis
USDA Symbol: OSRES
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N), SPM (N)
Both the Latin and English names refer to the majesty of this large and graceful fern. In spring it is most colourful, both the fiddleheads and young fronds showing shades of orange to wine-red blended with greenish brown (Owen Sound Field Naturalists).
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating plant. Sporulates Apr - May.
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VA , VT , WI , WVCanada: NB , NS , ON , PE
Native Habitat: Wet Meadow/Prairie/Field,Riparian,Swamp/Marsh,Lakeshores
Growing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight Requirement: Part Shade , Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet
CaCO3 Tolerance: Low
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National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL |
Bibliography
Bibref 1231 - Guide To the Ferns of Grey and Bruce Counties, Ontario (1999) Owen Sound Field NaturalistsSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Osmunda regalis var. spectabilis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Osmunda regalis var. spectabilis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Osmunda regalis var. spectabilis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2015-09-22Research By: TWC Staff