Angiopteris caudatiformis
Family: Marattiaceae
What it is like
A fern. It is a herb. The fronds are 2-4 m long.
Also put in the family Angiopteridacae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in rain forests and broad-leaved forests between 100-1,200 m above sea level. In Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Indochina, Myanmar, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The roots are boiled as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Fronds, leaves, vegetable
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Asalayou, Demao, Huogu
Synonyms
Angiopteris crassifolia Ching; and others