Monkey-legged athyrium
Athyrium multidentatum

Family: Athyriaceae

What it is like

A fern. It grows 60-160 cm high. The underground stems or rhizomes are short. The blade is oval and 40-60 cm long by 20-30 cm across. It is divided 3 times.

Also put in the families Aspleniaceae and Woodsiaceae.

Where it is found

It is a temperate climate plant. It grows in the forests in north China between 300-900 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China

How it is used for food

The young fronds are eaten as a pot herb. They are also used in stir-fries and soups.

Edible parts

Fronds, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Athyrium filix-foemina (L.) Roth var. multidentatum Doellinger;