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| Identification |
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Genus
Osmunda
Species
regalis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
royal fern
Family
OSMUNDACEAE
Specimen number
S13774
Data source
Allergy p283;HtZn p148
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Fern
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
2' - 6'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Partial to full shade
Water
Moist to wet
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 04,29
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 05-06
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 02a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Osmunda regalis can survive the coldest of winter climates with annual temperatures as low as -50� Fahrenheit. Royal fern needs summer days with high heat. This plant likes partial to full shade. It needs soil that is moist to wet.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Light
Hay fever season
Jun 01 - Sep 30
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
This is a light producer of pollen but should cause problems to only the most sensitive hay fever sufferers. June to September is the usual season for causing hay-fever problems.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Rhizome
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Propagation of Osmunda regalis can be achieved using the plant's rhizomes. Royal fern is a wildflower that occurs throughout US.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Osmunda regalis is a perennial. Royal fern is deciduous in nature. Leaves: This plant has classic fern leaves.
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