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Flowering Fern

Osmunda regalis

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, tundra, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Australasia and Neotropic and Oceanian realms.

Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Colombia). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)

Order

Osmundales (Osmundales)

Species

Osmunda regalis (Flowering Fern)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish antojil

French Fougère royale

German Königsfarn

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Flowering Fern?

The scientific name of Flowering Fern is Osmunda regalis. It belongs to the genus Osmunda.

What is the conservation status of Flowering Fern?

Flowering Fern (Osmunda regalis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Flowering Fern live?

Flowering Fern is found in Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Colombia). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Cuba, Denmark, Estonia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden.

What family does Flowering Fern belong to?

Flowering Fern (Osmunda regalis) belongs to the genus Osmunda, which is part of the taxonomic family Osmundaceae.

What kingdom does Flowering Fern belong to?

Flowering Fern (Osmunda regalis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Flowering Fern?

The closest relatives of Flowering Fern in the genus Osmunda include American Royal Fern.