Bracken fern tips
Pteridium aquilinum var. africanum
Family: Dennstaedtiaceae
What it is like
A fern.
There are 6 Pteridium species. Some people regard it as one variable species. They are also put in the Pteridiaceae family.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in open woodland.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea, Guinée, North America, Sierra Leone, USA, West Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
It is sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Fronds, rhizome, root, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kinzelele, Kumbi, Manzemba nzelele, Matekua, Mitekua, Mupetu, Mushili