Husum-ow
Selaginella biformis
Family: Selaginellaceae
What it is like
A fern. It can be erect or creeping. It is 15-45 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in shaded places and on rocks in forests between 100-1,500 m above sea level in southern China.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Northeastern India, Philippines, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The stems and leaves are used as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Leaves, fronds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Husum ao