Crocodile fern
Microsorum musifolium
Family: Polypodiaceae
What it is like
A fern. It has a short creeping rhizome. The fronds are pale green, broad and simple. The veins are dark green. They are raised and form a network.
There are about 60 Microsorum species. They grow in the tropics.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows on trees and rocks. It occurs in tropical lowland rainforest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, SE Asia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fronds ?
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Probably now Microsorium linguaeformae;