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Matteuccia struthiopteris
Beautiful, octopus-like plant with purple fruiting bodies that resemble tentacles. It grows at the water's edge and is about 2 feet tall. Stems are thin, straight and reedy. These are old fronds that appear sun bleached.
Seen at the border of a non-tidal marsh at Tanglewood Nature Center. The marsh is surrounded by dense, temperate woodland.
Wow, I wouldn’t have imagined a fern to look this way. You’re right! Thanks, Machi.
Spotted on Apr 28, 2019
Submitted on May 2, 2019
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