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Allantodia gigantea

Family: Athyriaceae


What it is like

A fern.

Also put in the family Woodsiaceae.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Himalayas, Nepal


How it is used for food

The young leaves or fronds are cooked and eaten in stir-fries and soup.

Edible parts

Leaves, fronds


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Diplazium flaccidum H. Christ; Diplazium giganteum (Baker) Ching; Gymnogramma gigantea Baker;