Potato fern
Ptisana attenuata
Family: Marattiaceae
What it is like
A fern.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Fiji, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Pacific
How it is used for food
The fronds are eaten as a pot-herb.
Edible parts
Fronds, stem starch, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Marattia attenuata Labill.;