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About This Plant
Royal fern is a moisture loving plant that occurs in forests, floodplains and wetlands in the wild. It prefers a shaded environment and has deep green fronds that change to a golden-brown color in the fall.
Plant Details
Environment
Attributes
- Plant Types
- Leaf Retentions
- Growth Rates
- Mature Plant Heights
- Maximum Plant Width
- Additional Features
Benefits
- Wildlife Benefits
Plant Facts
The species name “spectabilis” means “spectacular” in Latin and refers to the plant’s showy inner fronds. | Previously known as Osmunda regalis var. spectabilis.
Alternate Names
Flowering Fern, Blooming Fern, Ditch Fern, Common Flowering Fern, King Fern and Kidney Fern
