Bristle fern
Blechnum occidentale
Family: Blechnaceae
What it is like
A fern. The fronds are 1 m long. The fronds are broad.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in rainforest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin), Ecuador
How it is used for food
The stems (rhizomes) are roasted and eaten.
Edible parts
Rhizome, stems
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Blechnum campylotis (Kunze) J. Sm.; Blechnum cartilagineum Sw.; and others