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Athyrium arnottii

(Brock) Milde.

fern, Hoi'o, Pohole, Pepe'e

Athyriaceae Edible: Leaves, Fronds

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University of Hawaii

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University of Hawaii

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Description

A tropical fern in the Athyriaceae family endemic to mountainous areas of the Hawaiian Islands.

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Edible Uses

The leaves and fronds are eaten.

Distribution

A tropical plant. It is endemic to mountainous areas of the Hawaiian Islands.

Where It Grows

Hawaii, Pacific,

Notes

There are about 180 Athyrium species. Also put in the family Woodsiaceae.

References (3)

  • HANDY,
  • Kiple, K.F. & Ornelas, K.C., (eds), 2000, The Cambridge World History of Food. CUP p 1837
  • NEAL,

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