Selaginella tamariscina
Family: Selaginellaceae
What it is like
A fern. The stems form in rings. The stems and roots form a tree like trunk. It grows 5-15 cm tall.
There are about 700 Selaginella species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate and subtropical plant. It grows on limestone rocks. It grows between 500-1,500 m above sea level in China.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Manchuria, Philippines, Russia, SE Asia, Siberia, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves, fronds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Several