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 Osmunda regalis L

Synonym	:	Struthiopteris regalis (L.) Bernh.
Family	:	Osmundaceae
Local name	:	English- Royal Fern
Distribution	:	Europe, Africa and Asia,
Habitat	:	Growing in woodland bogs and on the banks of strams
Uses	:	The root is astringent, diuretic, tonic and vulnerary. It is useful in the treatment of jaundice and removing obstructions of the viscera.
Key Botanical Characters  : It is not really a flower, but rather an inflorescence with many flowers. It quickly grows "pups" to create an unusual groundcover. The succlent leaves form a large vase, and produce mostly red flowers with yellow and purple highlights. The flower looks like a torch.