Botrychium daucifolium

Family: Ophioglossaceae

What it is like

A fern. It has an erect rhizome. It has many fleshy roots. The fronds are 30-40 cm tall with a stalk 10-12 cm long. The blades are divided 2 or 3 times. There are 6 or 7 pairs of leaflets.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Tibet

How it is used for food

The young leaves are fried or used in soup.

Edible parts

Leaves, fronds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Pu-rku-lu-bkah-thpu

Synonyms

Sceptridium daucifolium (Wall. ex Hook. & Grev.) Lyon;