Fern, or Common Ostrich Fern. Kemerovo Region
The common
ostrich fern (Latin: Matteuccia struthiopteris) is a perennial fern, a species
of the genus Ostrich Fern from the Onocleaceae family. This hardy,
shade-tolerant ornamental plant is listed in the Red Books of several regions
of Russia.
The common name for this fern comes from the resemblance of its fronds to ostrich feathers. The broad, feathery foliage of the ostrich fern is colored in an emerald hue, although the color can range from light green to brown. The height of the plants can range from 1.5 to 2 meters.
Ferns and
globeflowers are the main plants in the flower beds of Kuzbass. The ostrich
fern can be found almost throughout the region. In folklore and legends, the
plant is associated with fire—fern symbolized the god of fire and lightning.
The ostrich
fern is widely used in traditional medicine for preparing decoctions from its
rhizomes and leaves, as an antispasmodic, anticonvulsant, and anti-epileptic
remedy. Crushed leaves and spores are used for burns, frostbite, and
dermatoses.
Along with the RUSSIA EXPO, the flower festival is also coming to an end.
The "Future in Flowers" festival continues at the RUSSIA EXPO, where unique flowerbeds from all regions of our country can be seen at the "Space" pavilion until July 8.
The RUSSIA EXPO concludes on July 8, and with it, the flower festival will also come to an end.
