Diploterigium glaucum

Family: Gleicheniaceae

What it is like

Diploterigium glaucum is a FERN. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Height (m): 0

Where it is found

Dry thin woods in central and southern Japan.

E. Asia - Japan.

Conservation Status:

Countries/locations it is found in

How it is used

Food

Rating: 1

Root. Dried and ground for starch. Young shoots - cooked.

Medicine

Rating: 0

Other

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How it is grown

Propagating it: Seed -

Best place to grow: Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Habit: Fern

Hardiness:

Growth:

Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)

Shade: Semi-shade, no shade

Moisture: Moist

Things to keep in mind

Its other names

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Synonyms

Gleichenia japonica. Spreng.