Scented oak-leaf fern
Microsorum commutatum
Family: Polypodiaceae
What it is like
A fern. It grows 1 m tall. The fruiting bodies on the underside of the leaves are small and in clusters.
There are about 40-60 Microsorum species. They grow in the tropics and subtropics.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. They grow in shady, damp places. It grows in lowlands and highlands.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Hawaii, Indonesia, Marquesas, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, SE Asia, Solomon Islands
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fronds, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Maire, Maire kiore
Synonyms
Microsorium commutatum [Spelling variant]; Polypodium commutatum Blume;