Toothed Hare's foot fern
Davallia denticulata var. vogelii f. latisora
Family: Davalliaceae
What it is like
A fern which grows attached to other plants. It is 0.5-1 m tall. The rootstock is creeping. It is about 1 cm thick. It is covered with light brown scales. The fronds are divided 3-4 times.
There are about 40-90 Davallia species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows on sandy soil and amongst rocks.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Central Africa, Congo
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves, fronds
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from spores or by division. It needs a well-drained acid soil.