Limestone adder's-tongue
Ophioglossum engelmanni
Family: Ophioglossaceae
What it is like
A fern. It has up to 25 roots on each plant. The stem is upright and 1.5 cm tall. There are 1-2 leaves on each stem. They are trough shaped.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Central America, Eswatini, Mexico, North America, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland, USA
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Sankunshane