What is an ostrich ferns?

Ostrich Fern, scientifically known as Matteuccia Struthiopteris , is a specialization of ferns forming a colony belonging to the Onocleaceae family. One of the highest ferns in cultivation is its characteristic appearance resembles ostrich clouds. In the colder climate, the plant grows in full sun, but needs protection from sun heat in warmer areas. The ostrich ferns are naturally found in regions with a slight climate, especially in North America, North Asia and northern Europe. Other names used to refer to this permanent plant include Shuttlecock Fern and Garden Fern.

Large divided leaves of ostrich ferns are dimorphic, which means that the leaves can be either sterile or fertile. Sterile leaves are almost upright and measure about 3.3 to 5.8 feet (1 to 1.7 m) high and about 8 to 14 inches (20 to 35 cm) wide. They are short and gradually narrow to the bare stem at the base. On the other side of fertile leaves are shorter and measures approximately 1 length of 6 to 24 inches (40 to 60 cm). When it is mature, the color of the leaves has browned and narrowed and highly modified leaf tissue turns through Sporangia, plant structure that develops in autumn and releases disputes in the beginning of spring.

Mature leaves of ostrich ferns, commonly known as FidDedeads, are edible and considered vegetables. In most rural areas of the northeastern region of North America, they are considered a delicacy. This ferns are grown in Japan and sprouts, locally known as kogomi , are also a delicacy. The delicate taste of this vegetable is comparable to the flavor of peas and asparagus. This ferns are often used in the preparation of omelettes, soups or salads.

The promotion of ostrich ferns usually involves simply clustering and moving to another location. Another method of promotion is rhizomes, horizontal underground stems send roots and new shoots to reproduce the plant. This ornamental ferns thrive in GodAté and wet soil and should be planted in spacious areas because it tends to grow in all directions. Irrigation overhead should prevent it from knocking down the leaves and disrupt the shape of a plant similar to a weight.

In general, Frost is the worst enemy of ostrich ferns. There are no known insects or diseases that usually attack this ferns, with the exception of Borer Moth in New England. These caterpillars destroy the root system or threw themselves through the stems of ferns.