Deparia acrostichoides

Family: Athyriaceae

What it is like

A fern.

Also put in the family Woodsiaceae.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Himalayas, India, NW India

How it is used for food

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

They are relished as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves, fronds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Asplenium acrostichoides Sw.; Asplenium thelypterioides Michx.; Athyrium acrostichoides (Sw.) Diels; Athyrium thelypterioides (Muchx.) Desv.; Diplazium acrostichoides (Sw.) Butters; Diplazium thelypteroides (Michx.) C. Presl.; Lunathyrium acrostichoides (Sw.) Ching;