Chinese brake
Pteris vittata

Family: Pteridaceae

What it is like

A fern.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Brazil, China, Nepal, South Africa, South America, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Shoots, caution

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bish unyiu, Urakthewn

Synonyms

Pteris costata Bory; Pteris diversifolia Sw.; Pteris ensifolia Poir.; Pteris inaequilateralis Poir.; Pteris microdonata Gaudin; Pycnodoria vittata (L.) Small;