Osmunda regalis

Characteristics
Osmundaceae
Osmunda
Osmunda regalis L. var. spectabilis (Willd.) A. Gray
royal fern
Swamps and stream edges it sometimes grows in inundated soils.
Fern
Perennial
Vascular
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Native OBL (NWPL EMP) OBL (NWPL NCNE) S5 (State Rank) G5T5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Ferns
Osmundales
Osmunda
Osmunda regalis L. var. spectabilis (Willd.) A. Gray - royal fern
Citation
Osmunda regalis L. var. spectabilis (Willd.) A. Gray
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Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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Plant Photos
Photo By: Gregory J. Edinger. Photo taken: Washington, NY: 14 May 2018 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Warren, NY: 15 June 2018 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Oswego, NY: 20 June 2002 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Ulster, NY: 9 May 2018 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Ulster, NY: 9 May 2018 -
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Photo By: Steve Young. Photo taken: Ocean, NY: 19 May 2015 -
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Photo by: Andrew Nelson - Rice Creek Field Sta., SUNY Oswego Photo taken: Oswego County, NY: 11 Jun 2002 - 1
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Photo by: Steven Daniel. Photo taken: Ontario Co., NY: 2 May 2012 - 4
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Photo by: Steven Daniel. Photo taken: Ontario Co., NY: 2 May 2012 - 4
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