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ostrich fern

Matteuccia struthiopteris

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Polypodiopsida ›Order: Polypodiales ›Family: Onocleaceae ›Genus: Matteuccia

About

Matteuccia is a genus of ferns with one species, Matteuccia struthiopteris (common names ostrich fern, fiddlehead fern or shuttlecock fern). It is a crown-forming, colony-forming plant, occurring in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in central and northern Europe, northern Asia, and northern North America. The species epithet struthiopteris comes from Ancient Greek words, struthio meaning ostrich and pterion meaning wing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ostrich fern?
The scientific name of ostrich fern is Matteuccia struthiopteris.
What kingdom does ostrich fern belong to?
ostrich fern belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does ostrich fern belong to?
ostrich fern belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does ostrich fern belong to?
ostrich fern belongs to the class Polypodiopsida.
What order does ostrich fern belong to?
ostrich fern belongs to the order Polypodiales.
What family does ostrich fern belong to?
ostrich fern belongs to the family Onocleaceae.
What genus does ostrich fern belong to?
ostrich fern belongs to the genus Matteuccia.