Shuttlecock fern, which is scientifically known as Matteuccia struthiopteris, is a popular fern species that is native to North America and Asia. It is also known by a variety of other names such as ostrich fern, fiddlehead fern, and feather fern. These names refer to the appearance of the fern fronds, which resemble the plumes of an ostrich or the head of a fiddle. Other synonyms for the term "shuttlecock fern" include shuttlecock ostrich fern, upright fern, lady fern, broad fern, and garden fern. Regardless of the name, shuttlecock fern is a lovely plant that is often used as a decorative element in gardens and landscapes.