Unu unu
Dennstaedtia samoensis
Family: Dennstaedtiaceae
What it is like
A large fern. It does not have a central trunk or stem. It has a spreading rhizome or creeping stem with leaves or fronds growing up from this. The leaves are up to 3 m long. They are finely divided.
There are about 70 Dennstaedtia species. They grow in warm and tropical places.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Polynesia, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu
How it is used for food
Young unfurled shoots are cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Fronds, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Boko, Ilabuara, Korofio, Kokosa, Lolove, Nyipembo nyi