Blotiella lindeniana

Family: Dennsteadtiaceae

What it is like

A fern. The fronds are 3 m long by 60 cm wide. They have 2 sets of leaflets. The first are 30-45 cm long and the second set 8-10 cm long by 2-3 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 1,000-1,700 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Awa

Synonyms

Blotiella decomposita (H. Christ) L. D. Gomez; Blotiella decomposita (Hook.) R. M. Tryon var. decomposita (H. Christ) Lellinger; Lonchitis aurita L.; Lonchitis lindeniana Hook.; Lonchitis lindeniana Hook. var. decomposita H. Christ.; Lonchitis macrochlamys Fee; Pteris lindeniana Christ in Pittier;