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Marattia douglassii
Family: Marattiaceae
What it is like
A fern. The trunk is round.
There are about 40-60 Marattia species. They occur in the tropics and subtropics.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Hawaii, Pacific
How it is used for food
The thick, spongy bases of frond stems, which cover the round trunk, were cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Frond base