Mossy fern
Selaginella ornata
Family: Selaginellaceae
What it is like
A fern. It grows attached to other things. The fronds are divided 3 times.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in lowland valleys and damp areas between 400-1,800 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia (country/location of origin), SE Asia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fronds, leaves
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from cuttings and spores.
Its other names
Local names
Pakis lumutan