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Description
This native perennial fern forms a rosette of arching leaves about 3-5' tall. The compound leaves are pinnate-pinnatifid and dimorphic; the sterile leaves are much larger than the fertile leaves in the center of the rosette. The blade of each sterile leaf is up to 4' long, 10" across, and oblanceolate in shape, consisting of 20-40 pairs of leaflets. This blade tapers abruptly toward its tip, while toward its base the leaflets become very small (less than 1" long). Each pinnatifid leaflet is linear-lanceolate in shape and up to 5" long; the larger leaflets have 15-25 lobes. These lobes are oblong-lanceolate, rather short, and smooth along their margins (sometimes with a slight indication of teeth). The sterile leaf blades are medium green and hairless on their upper surfaces, while their lower surfaces are light green and hairless. The venation on the undersides of the lobes is simple-pinnate; the lateral veins are not forked. The central stalk (or rachis) of the sterile blade is light green and glabrous (rarely slightly pubescent); it is channeled on the upper side. The petiole of the sterile blade is up to 1' long, light green to brown, and mostly glabrous; however, young petioles have chaffy scales that are pale orange-brown.
Medicinal
A decoction of the leaf stalk base from sterile fronds has been taken in the treatment of back pain and also to help speed up the expulsion of the afterbirth.
Sources
http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/grasses/plants/ostrich_fern.htm
http://www.naturalmedicinalherbs.net/herbs/m/matteuccia-struthiopteris
Disclaimer:
This information is for educational purposes only. Plant Sale does not and can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Plant Sale makes no claims to the medicinal/edible effects of these plants. In fact, plants may be harmful or even deadly if taken for the wrong conditions, used in excessive amounts, or combined with other drugs. Consult your doctor about your health conditions and the use of plant-based remedies. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally/edibly. The statements on this site have not been evaluated by the FDA. Use information wisely and at your own risk.
This native perennial fern forms a rosette of arching leaves about 3-5' tall. The compound leaves are pinnate-pinnatifid and dimorphic; the sterile leaves are much larger than the fertile leaves in the center of the rosette. The blade of each sterile leaf is up to 4' long, 10" across, and oblanceolate in shape, consisting of 20-40 pairs of leaflets. This blade tapers abruptly toward its tip, while toward its base the leaflets become very small (less than 1" long). Each pinnatifid leaflet is linear-lanceolate in shape and up to 5" long; the larger leaflets have 15-25 lobes. These lobes are oblong-lanceolate, rather short, and smooth along their margins (sometimes with a slight indication of teeth). The sterile leaf blades are medium green and hairless on their upper surfaces, while their lower surfaces are light green and hairless. The venation on the undersides of the lobes is simple-pinnate; the lateral veins are not forked. The central stalk (or rachis) of the sterile blade is light green and glabrous (rarely slightly pubescent); it is channeled on the upper side. The petiole of the sterile blade is up to 1' long, light green to brown, and mostly glabrous; however, young petioles have chaffy scales that are pale orange-brown.
Medicinal
A decoction of the leaf stalk base from sterile fronds has been taken in the treatment of back pain and also to help speed up the expulsion of the afterbirth.
Sources
http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/grasses/plants/ostrich_fern.htm
http://www.naturalmedicinalherbs.net/herbs/m/matteuccia-struthiopteris
Disclaimer:
This information is for educational purposes only. Plant Sale does not and can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Plant Sale makes no claims to the medicinal/edible effects of these plants. In fact, plants may be harmful or even deadly if taken for the wrong conditions, used in excessive amounts, or combined with other drugs. Consult your doctor about your health conditions and the use of plant-based remedies. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally/edibly. The statements on this site have not been evaluated by the FDA. Use information wisely and at your own risk.