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The Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum cinnamomeum), belonging to the family Dryopteridaceae, is a deciduous fern native to eastern North America, parts of South America, and certain regions in Asia. Cinnamon Fern (Latin: Osmundastrum cinnamomeum, family Dryopteridaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Cinnamon Fern is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Cinnamon Fern is a member of the Dryopteridaceae family native to ALA, AMU, AGE, ARK, ASS, and BER. Cinnamon Fern thrives in moist to wet soils and prefers light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) soil types.
Cinnamon Fern grows best in USDA zone 4-8, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist, wet water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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