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Cinnamon fern

Osmunda cinnamomea

Photo by awl4hymn
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Field Notes

Description:

Fern, 2.5 feet tall.

Habitat:

Marshy forest.

Species ID Suggestions

Cinnamon fern

Osmunda cinnamomea

Reference Link
drP
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Comments (3)
awl4hymn
Thanks! I guess in the meantime, we'll stick with what's safe for now.
drP
Metzger et al. proposed reorganization of the genus Osmunda in 2008: http://pryerlab.biology.duke.edu/uploads/media_items/metzgar-et-al-osmunda-2008.original.pdf I don't know who decides if/when the changes get accepted.
drP
Wikipedia says the new name for this fern is Osmundastrum cinnamomeum. The USDA still calls is Osmunda cinnamomea. I haven't read the references to decide if the name has been officially updated.
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PublishedMay 7, 2013

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