Osmunda cinnamomea	type		IMAGE
Cinnamon Fern	fern	species

size(ft) 2 - 7 cut 2 decid. deciduous garden yes; not too dry	ID tips "Hairy armpits" - tuft of short off-white hairs at base of pinnae on back Shiny, pointed blade and pinnae Fertile "cinnamon stick"
where widespread marshes, edges of streams and lakes ME NH VT MA RI CT click C C C C C C for key	Comment Green spores lose potency in several days Tiny hairs in pinnule sinus
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