Selaginella fimbriata
Family: Selaginellaceae
What it is like
A herb. It can be erect or curving upwards. It is much branched. It grows 10-60 cm long. It roots near the base. The leaves are 4 times divided. They leaves are in one plane. The sterile stems are turned towards the light and the fertile ones are turned away from the light.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In Indonesia it grows between 450-1,800 m above sea level. It can grow in sunny or shady places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The young leaves are eaten.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Lumut, Pakis lumut, Paku rane