Flora of Northern Ireland
  • Matteuccia struthiopteris (L.) Tod - Ostrich Fern
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Matteuccia struthiopteris
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Matteuccia struthiopteris
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The Ostrich Fern is an introduction into Ireland and Great Britain from Europe. It is grown here in gardens for its large, attractive 'shuttlecocks' of yellow-green leaves, and has become established as a wild plant in the woods around Antrim Bay on Lough Neagh.

All names: Matteuccia struthiopteris (L.) Tod