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