Arthromeris wallichiana

Family: Polypodiaceae

What it is like

A fern. The fronds are bright green. They are 40-60 cm long by 15-25 cm wide. The leaflets are sword shape. The sori are round. They occur in a single row on either side of the midrib.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It occurs throughout Nepal at 1300-2800 m altitude on mossy tree trunks.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Myanmar, Nepal, SE Asia, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The tender fronds are cooked as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Fronds, leaves, vegetable

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from spores or by dividing the rhizomes.

Its other names

Local names

Chhepare unyu, Harchur

Synonyms

Polypodium wallichianum Sprengel;