Lygodium salicifolium
Family: Lygodiaceae
What it is like
A fern. It can be climbing up to 10 m tall. The stem is 2 mm across.
Also put in the family Schizaeaceae.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in mixed forests between 800-1,200 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bhutan, China, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The leaves and young stems are eaten as a potherb.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bu gu jiao, Da guo, Pa guo