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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

Synonyms