ostrich ferns
Meaning
Ostrich ferns are large, feathery ferns (Matteuccia struthiopteris) named for fronds like ostrich plumes. They grow in cool, moist forests and shade gardens. Their young shoots, called fiddleheads, are edible when cooked.
Ostrich ferns are large, feathery ferns (Matteuccia struthiopteris) named for fronds like ostrich plumes. They grow in cool, moist forests and shade gardens. Their young shoots, called fiddleheads, are edible when cooked.