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Matteuccia pensylvanica
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The Matteuccia pensylvanica plant species is found in Eastern N. America - C. Alaska to Dakota. It is a member of the Polypodiaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as M. struthiopteris pensylvanica. (Willd.)Morton. Struthiopteris pensylvanica. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
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Latin Name: Matteuccia pensylvanica
Family: Polypodiaceae
Author: (Willd.)Raymond.
Known Hazards: Although we have found no reports of toxicity for this species, a number of ferns contain carcinogens so some caution is advisable[200].
Many ferns also contain thiaminase, an enzyme that robs the body of its vitamin B complex. In small quantities this enzyme will do no harm to people eating an adequate diet that is rich in vitamin B, though large quantities can cause severe health problems. The enzyme is destroyed by heat or thorough drying, so cooking the plant will remove the thiaminase[172].
Mature Height: 0.6 Mature Width:
Habitat: Low open ground, alluvial thickets and rich woods[204].
General Uses: None known
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