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Originally Posted by Orchid Whisperer
Well, it is tree fern, but not Osmunda.
Osmunda (O.Regalis) is a large fern that typically grows waist high. It is wild in eastern North America, Texas to Manitoba and eastward. The roots were once harvested extensively for growing orchids, etc. But the "fibers" are different. With Osmunda, the fibers are from the root mass - typically they are softer & often a lighter color of brown.
Some people still grow orchids in Osmunda, and you can still find it for sale occasionally. While cleaning out the garage, I recently came across some that I bought 15+ years ago - may eventually plant something in it.
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I had no idea! Thanks for letting me know!
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