ostrich fern
noun
: any of a genus (Matteuccia) of temperate-zone ferns
especially
: a tall fern (M. struthiopteris) with graceful arched fronds which are the source of edible fiddleheads
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Here in the United Kingdom, some of the ferns suited to a very damp and boggy location include royal ferns, ostrich ferns, lady ferns, and sensitive ferns, to give a few examples.
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Elizabeth Waddington, Treehugger, 17 Feb. 2023
Elizabeth Waddington, Treehugger, 17 Feb. 2023
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“Ostrich fern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ostrich%20fern. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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