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Bird's nest fern, Crow's nest fern
Asplenium australasicum

Family: Aspleniaceae


What it is like

A fern. It grows attached to trees. It has a ring of fronds 60-80 cm long and 3-21 cm wide.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Taiwan


How it is used for food

The young fronds are cooked and eaten.

It is cultivated.

Edible parts

Fronds, leaves


How it is grown


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