Drynaria sinica
Family: Polypodiaceae
What it is like
A fern.
Also put in the family Drynariaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Tibet
How it is used for food
The starch in the rhizome is used as starch.
Edible parts
Rhizome - starch, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Qin ling hu jue
Synonyms
Drynaria baronii (H. Christ) Deils; Drynaria reducta H. Christ; Drynaria sinica var. intermedia Ching & S. K. Wu; Polypodium baronii H. Christ;