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Matteuccia orientalis

Family: Onocleaceae


What it is like

A fern.

There are 3 or 4 Matteuccia species. Also put in the family Woodsiaceae.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Japan, Himalayas


How it is used for food

The leaves or fronds are cooked and eaten in stir-fries and soup.

Edible parts

Leaves, fronds


How it is grown


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