Lalava, Sasau
Diplazium harpeoides
Family: Athyriaceae
What it is like
A fern. It grows 2 m tall. The leaves (fronds) are twice divided.
They have also been put in the families Aspleniaceae and Woodsiaceae. As harpeodes in The Plant List.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in shade under coconuts and other trees.
Countries/locations it is found in
American Samoa, Fiji, Marquesas, Pacific, Samoa, Vanuatu
How it is used for food
The leaves are boiled and eaten.
Edible parts
Leaves, fronds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ilambet