Athyrium pachyphyllum
Family: Athyriaceae
What it is like
A fern. It has a short rhizome. The tips have red-brown scales.
Also put in the families Aspleniaceae and Woodsiaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In Yunnan in China it grows between 400-1,500 m above sea level. It grows in evergreen broad-leaved forests.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
The leaves or fronds are cooked and eaten in stir-fries or with other foods and in soups. They are used fresh or dried.
Edible parts
Leaves, fronds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Athyrium xiangxiense S. F. Wu;