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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;