Ostrich fern  

-Inherent characters-
Widely distributed in Japanese woodlands. A deciduous fern. The young shoots are eaten in mountaineous regions.
-Scientific name-
Matteuccia struthiopteris
-Common name-
Ostrich fern
What kind of plant is it?
Japanese names   Kusasotetu
Family   Aspidiaceae
Origin   Japan, Northern Hemisphere
Horticultural classification   Fern
Area(s) frequently seen in Japan   All(except Okinawa)
What color is it?
Flower  

Leaf  
When is it most attractive?
Flower or foliage season
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
                       
What size is it?
Plant height   100cm
Flower diameter    
Inflorescence diameter    
Inflorescence length