Matteuccia — 3 species
Botanical species in the genus Matteuccia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Edible
Matteuccia orientalis
Matteuccia orientalis
Family: Polypodiaceae
Cultivation
Requires a moist but well-drained position and light shade. It grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers a pH between 5 and 6.5.
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Edible
Matteuccia pensylvanica
Matteuccia pensylvanica
Family: Polypodiaceae
Cultivation
Requires a moist but well-drained position and light shade. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Dislikes full sun, the leaves turning yellow and burning in such a situation.
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EdibleMedicinal
Matteuccia struthiopteris
Matteuccia struthiopteris
Family: Polypodiaceae
Cultivation
Requires a moist but well-drained position and light shade. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Dislikes full sun, the leaves turning yellow and burning in such a situation.
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