Ostrich Fern - Matteuccia struthiopteris

Not a very clear shot, but I thought it was neat to be able to see the tiny veins in the fronds.

Habitat: Deciduous forest

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Flown Kimmerling

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This shot is so beautiful. I don't think it would be as beautiful without the blurred areas, to be honest! Posted 6 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks! Not using a flash was the only way I could capture the venation, but alas it also brought blur. I kinda like the blur too though. Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Patomarazul
    
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    I agree with Lisa! Posted 6 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
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      Thanks Marta :) Posted 6 years ago

The Ostrich fern

"Matteuccia" is a genus of ferns with one species, "Matteuccia struthiopteris". 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.

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Similar species: Polypodiales

Species identified by Christine Young