Thelypteris xylodes
Family: Aspleniaceae
What it is like
A fern.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows on partly exposed stream banks. It grows between 800-2,300 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bhutan, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sri Lanka
How it is used for food
The fronds are dried and pounded with rice then stored for 2 days for fermentation into a local liquor.
Edible parts
Fronds - drink, leaves - drink
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Rukdik
Synonyms
Aspidium xylodes Kunze; Pseudocyclorus xylodes (Kunze) Ching; This is probably now the correct name. and others