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Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum cinnamomeum): Wetland Native for Gardens

Cinnamon fern is named for its erect, cinnamon-colored fertile fronds that appear in spring. It thrives in wet, shady sites, spreads slowly, and transplants easily—a great choice for boggy areas.

About Gardening: Identifying a Mystery Pear Variety from Fruit and Seed; Identifying Two Common Ferns: Bird's Nest and Asparagus Fern; Identifying Large Boston Fern Varieties: Macho, Euro, and More; Cinnamon Fern (Osmunda cinnamomea): A Native Fern for Shade Gardens; Cinnamon Fern (Osmunda cinnamomea): Dramatic Fertile Fronds in Spring; Japanese Climbing Fern: Invasive Vine to Eradicate; Millet in the Yard: Birdseed Volunteer; Spigelia (Indian Pink): Native Woodland Wildflower; Selaginella: The Charming Club Moss for Shady Groundcover; Identifying Volunteer Sorghum: Birdseed Escapee

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