Cornopteris decurrenti-alata

Family: Athyriaceae

What it is like

A fern. The rhizomes are slender and creeping. They are 5 mm across and dark brown. There are brown sword shaped scales near the tip. The fertile fronds are 80 cm long.

Also put in the family Woodsiaceae.

Where it is found

It grows in shaded spots near streams between 200-2,800 m above sea level in China.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Japan, Korea, Nepal

How it is used for food

The leaves or fronds are used in stir-fries and soups.

Edible parts

Leaves, fronds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Athyrium decurrenti-alatum (Hook.) Copel; and others