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fern, Kikawaio, Kikawaioa, Pakikawaio
Dryopteris cyatheoides

Family: Dryopteridaceae


What it is like

A fern.

There are about 200 Dryopteris species.


Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Hawaii, Pacific


How it is used for food

The leaf shoots are eaten raw. The root is scraped and eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fronds, leaves, shoots, root


How it is grown


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