Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
tro
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1066 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001109066
Common Names
- Clayton's Fern
- Interrupted Fern
- Osmunda Fern
Description
Osmunda claytoniana (also called Interrupted Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Osmundaceae family. It is native to eastern North America, from Newfoundland to Florida, and west to Minnesota and Texas. It is found in moist woods, meadows, and along streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Osmunda claytoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Osmunda claytoniana is a small white color. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Osmunda claytoniana is a slow-growing, terrestrial fern that requires partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes. It can also be propagated from spores.
Where to Find Osmunda claytoniana
Osmunda claytoniana can be found in the temperate regions of North America.
Species in the Osmunda genus
Osmunda herbacea,
Osmunda hilsenbergii,
Osmunda japonica,
Osmunda banksiifolia,
Osmunda regalis,
Osmunda spectabilis,
Osmunda vachellii,
Osmunda lancea,
Osmunda angustifolia,
Osmunda javanica,
Osmunda mildei,
Osmunda abyssinica,
Osmunda hybrida,
Osmunda pilosa,
Osmunda claytoniana,
Species in the Osmundaceae family
Leptopteris laxa,
Leptopteris moorei,
Leptopteris superba,
Leptopteris hymenophylloides,
Leptopteris alpina,
Leptopteris fraseri,
Osmunda herbacea,
Osmunda hilsenbergii,
Osmunda japonica,
Osmunda banksiifolia,
Osmunda regalis,
Osmunda spectabilis,
Osmunda vachellii,
Osmunda lancea,
Osmunda angustifolia,
Osmunda javanica,
Osmunda mildei,
Osmunda abyssinica,
Osmunda hybrida,
Osmunda pilosa,
Osmunda claytoniana,
Osmundastrum cinnamomeum,
Osmundastrum claytonianum,
Todea barbara,
Todea papuana,