Below is a list of all known varieties for Fiddlehead Fern. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Bracken Fern Fiddlehead | The coiled young shoot of the Bracken Fern (*Pteridium aquilinum*); consumed in parts of Asia (e.g., Korea, Japan), but requires careful preparation due to toxicity concerns. |
| Cinnamon Fern Fiddlehead | The coiled young shoot of the Cinnamon Fern (*Osmundastrum cinnamomeum*); sometimes consumed, though considered less palatable than the Ostrich Fern due to its woolly coating. |
| Ostrich Fern Fiddlehead | The coiled young shoot of the Ostrich Fern (*Matteuccia struthiopteris*); the most commonly consumed variety in North America, prized for its nutty, mild flavor and delicate texture. |
| Royal Fern Fiddlehead | The coiled young shoot of the Royal Fern (*Osmunda regalis*); known for its very fine, tender texture and mild flavor. |
| Water Fiddlehead (Pako) | The young frond of the fern *Athyrium esculentum*; a common edible fern in Southeast Asia (e.g., the Philippines and Indonesia). |