Fiddle heads of various species of ferns are eaten across the United States.  This is Ostrich fern, Pteretis pensylvanica.  Rough off the hair and steam, par boil, or saute.

CAUTION: Bracken fern is inedible as are other ferns.  Have a knowledgeable forager help you with your first fern eating adventure.

(Maidenhair, sword and other  ferns)

I avoid eating ferns because of potential toxicity. (More)