Osmunda acuta, commonly known as Southern Royal Fern, is a large, stately fern found in moist woodlands and swamps, easily identified by its upright fronds. This species is characterized by its fertile fronds that turn a rich brown in autumn, contrasting with the persistent…
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Southern Royal Fern (Osmunda acuta)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Polypodiopsida |
| Order | Osmundales |
| Family | Osmundaceae |
| Genus | Osmunda |
| Species | Osmunda acuta |
Similar in genus Osmunda
