Adiantum deflectens

Family: Pteridaceae

What it is like

A fern. The stems are about 3 mm across. The leaves have 3 levels of divisions.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Bolivia it grows up to 1,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves - tea, fronds - tea

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Adiantum deflectens var. tremulum Hieron.; Adiantum dolabriforme Hook.; Adiantum flagellum Fée; Adiantum subaristatum Fée; and others