Donkey's hoof, Mountain potato, Mountain maize
Marattia weinmanniifolia
Family: Marattiaceae
What it is like
A fern. It has a short fleshy rhizome. The leaves are 1-2 m long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico (country/location of origin), Nicaragua
How it is used for food
The rhizome or root it roasted or boiled and eaten.
Edible parts
Rhizome, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Maiz de monte, Papa de monte, Pezuna de burro
Synonyms
Gymnotheca weinmannifolia de Vriese; Marattia laucheana Blass;