Matteucia struthiopteris (L.) Tod. - Ostrich Fern


                             This map has been generated by Mapmate 18/12/2011

Distribution:
An established population in Sunnyhurst Wood, Darwen (SD62R, P Jepson, c. 1987 onwards); streamside be cottages, Printers Fold, Padiham (SD8033, DP Earl, 2009); Bretherton (SD4619, DP Earl & J Earl, 2010); Clitheroe (SD7443, MP Wilcox, 2011).

Habitat:
Wet woodland, wooded banks and a streamside.

Comments:
Neophyte, native to mainland Europe. Plants seen in an overgrown garden at Sabden (SD73T, DP Earl, 2004) may be this species but are not classed as naturalised.