A type of fern, also called royal fern, with feathery fronds that can grow quite large.
The etymology is uncertain, but it may derive from Old English osmunde or relate to a legendary figure. The name has been used since medieval times to refer to this particular fern species.
The royal fern (osmond) was once thought to have magical properties in medieval herbalism, and it's one of the largest native ferns in Europe—ancient people were fascinated by how something so delicate could grow so dramatically tall.
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