Coniogramme robusta
Family: Pteridaceae
What it is like
A fern.
Also put in the family Hemionitiaceae and Adiantaceae.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in forests and valleys and shaded places between 600-1,500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
The fronds or leaves are cooked as a vegetable. The rhizomes are used for starch to make noodles.
Edible parts
Rhizome - starch, root, leaves, fronds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Hei zhou feng liao jue