Widened twin-sorus fern
Allantodia dilatata

Family: Athyriaceae

What it is like

A fern. The fronds are 1.2 m long. The rhizome is erect and 10 cm across.

Also put in the family Woodsiaceae.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China, Mexico, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The young leaves or fronds are used in stir-fry and soup.

Edible parts

Leaves, fronds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Allantodia uraiensis (Rosenst.) Ching; Asplenium dilatatum (Blume) Hook.; Athyrium dilatatum (Blume) Milde; Diplazium dilatatum Blume; Diplazium uraiense Rosenst,;