Alsophila cuspidata

Family: Cyatheaceae

What it is like

A tree fern.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

The rhizomes are grated and boiled.

Edible parts

Rhizomes, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Aa pa'chi, Pesijeca

Synonyms

Cyathea cuspidata Kunze; Cyathea hassleriana Christ; Cyathea hassleriana var. rojasii Hassl.; Cyathea oxyacantha Sodiro; Cyathea oyapoka Jenman; Cyathea punctifera Christ; Nephelea cuspidata (Kunze) R.M. Tryon;