Danthe nyuro
Dryopteris cochleata
Family: Dryopteridaceae
What it is like
A fern. It grows on land. The stalks are tufted. They have scales. The fronds are 25-80 cm long with leaflets or pinnae along the stalk. The spore bodies are kidney shaped. They occur near the middle on either side of the small veins.
Also put in the family Aspidiaceae.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in Nepal up to about 1600-3,000 m altitude. In southern China it grows between 1,200-1,600 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
The tender shoots and fronds are cooked as a green vegetable. They are also used for pickles.
Fronds are sold in local markets. They are popular.
Edible parts
Leaves, fronds
How it is grown
Plants can be grown by spores or dividing the rhizome.
Its other names
Local names
Danthe neuro, Dhengan, Gheeniuro, Kochiya, Kochyan, Kukri arxa, Kukri sag, Liundo, Lotah niuro, Niuro, Unyau