Pyrrosia porosa
Family: Polypodiaceae
What it is like
A fern. It grows 7-25 cm tall. The frond blades are widest above the middle. They are 10-23 cm long by 1-3 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows on trees and rocks. In China it grows between 900-2,600 m above sea level. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The leaves are used for a tea drink.
Edible parts
Fronds, leaves - tea
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Munghe chai, Yajima
Synonyms
Several Pyrrosia davidii (Baker) Ching;