Fiddlehead is the young coiled fern which is vibrant green in color. Fiddleheads are considered to possess plentiful amount of iron and fiber. They have coiled head due to which it looks like a fiddle. The taste of Fiddlehead ferns are similar to asparagus and is a good source of Vitamin C and A.
| Name | Fiddlehead ferns |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Matteuccia struthioreris |
| Common/English Name | Ostrich fern, Shuttlecock fern |
| Plant Growth Habit | Perennial |
| Growing Climate | Temperate |
| Soil | Well-drained |
| Plant Size | Above five feet long |
| Stem | U shaped grooved on side of the stem |
| Stalk | Diameter: 4 cm; Height: 10-12 cm |
| Leaf | Pinnate or bipinnate, bright green, Length: 4 feet |
| Taste | Unique |
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| Major Nutritions (Raw) | Copper, Cu 0.32 mg (35.56%) Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 4.98 mg (31.13%) Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 26.6 mg (29.56%) Vitamin A, RAE 181 µg (25.86%) Manganese, Mn 0.51 mg (22.17%) Iron, Fe 1.31 mg (16.38%) Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.21 mg (16.15%) Phosphorus, P 101 mg (14.43%) Protein 4.55 g (9.10%) Magnesium, Mg 34 mg (8.10%) |
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| Calories in 1 value (100 gm) Raw | 34 Kcal. |