fern
Athyrium yokoscense
Family: Athyriaceae
What it is like
A fern.
There are about 180 Athyrium species. They are also put in the family Woodsiaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in rock crevices in forests in north China between 100-2,400 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Russia
How it is used for food
The leaves or fronds are cooked and eaten in stir-fries, cooked with other foods or used in soups.
Edible parts
Leaves, fronds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Asplenium yokoscense Franchet & Savatier; and others