Hypolepis hostilis
Family: Dennstaedtiaceae
What it is like
A fern.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, South America, Suriname, Venezuela
How it is used for food
The midrib is grated and used in soup.
Edible parts
Fronds, midrib
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Chachi, Garabato yuyo
Synonyms
Cheilanthes hostilis Kunze; Hypolepis buchtienii Rosenst.; Hypolepis parviloba Fée;