Pteridium revolutum

Family: Dennstaedtiaceae

What it is like

A fern. It grows 1 m tall.

Also put in the family Pteridaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In China it grows between 600-3,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, Nepal, Sikkim, Taiwan, Tibet

How it is used for food

The young fronds are cooked or put in stir-fries. They are also used in soups. The starch from the rhizomes is used to make cakes.

It is sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Fronds, leaves, rhizomes, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Angzhide, Badhaure niguro, Da gu guo ma, De leng, Guo gun, Jiao lu, Lakhuto, Mao zhou jue, Nakai, Pere ningro, Skeng-smra, Sottarey uniu

Synonyms

Pteris villosa Fee;