In the fall, Ostrich Ferns – Matteuccia struthiopteris – remain as brown stalks that look somewhat like rusted metal close up. I generally leave them for winter interest in the garden.
© Sheila Creighton 2010
End of Season
Posted on by Sheila Creighton •
Posted in Nature
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Tagged brown, fern, Ostrich, photography, stalk
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2 Comments
Imagery of Light 
Interesting shot. That looks like rebar that has been pulled out of concrete.
thanks – rebar – yes frayed. it does not look like a plant – that’s for sure.