Hypodematium crenatum

Family: Dryopteridaceae

What it is like

A fern with a creeping rhizome. It has a dense covering of bright brown scales. These are narrow and pointed. The stipe is 25 cm long. It is grooved and naked except at the base. The blade is delta shaped.

Where it is found

It is a tropical and subtropical plant. It grows between 600-2000 m altitude. It grows on sandy cliffs and cracks in limestone areas. In southern China it grows from sea level to 1,800 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, SE Asia, Taiwan

How it is used for food

The young curled fronds are occasionally eaten.

They are eaten when food is scarce.

Edible parts

Fronds, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Polypodium crenatum Forsk.; Nephrodium crenatum Baker; Lastrea creanata Bedd.;