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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.


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