Northern Maidenhair fern, Five fingered fern
Adiantum pedatum
Family: Pteridaceae
What it is like
A fern. It grows 40-60 cm tall. It forms clumps.
Also put in the family Adiantaceae. It is used in medicine.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In China it grows between 300-3,500 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 3-8.
Countries/locations it is found in
American Samoa, Asia, Australia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Japan, Korea, Nepal, North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fronds, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Several varieties