Hypodematium crenatum

(Forssk.)Kuhn.

Dryopteridaceae Edible: Fronds, Leaves 15 iNaturalist observations

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Description

A fern with a creeping rhizome. It has a dense covering of bright brown scales. These are narrow and pointed. The stipe is 25 cm long. It is grooved and naked except at the base. The blade is delta shaped.

Edible Uses

The young curled fronds are occasionally eaten, particularly when food is scarce.

Traditional Uses

The young curled fronds are occasionally eaten.

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Distribution

It is a tropical and subtropical plant. It grows between 600-2000 m altitude. It grows on sandy cliffs and cracks in limestone areas. In southern China it grows from sea level to 1,800 m above sea level.

Where It Grows

Africa, Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, SE Asia, Taiwan,

Other Information

They are eaten when food is scarce.

Synonyms

Polypodium crenatum Forsk.Nephrodium crenatum BakerLastrea creanata Bedd.

References (2)

Dobriyal, M. J. R. & Dobriyal, R., 2014, Non Wood Forest Produce an Option for Ethnic Food and Nutritional Security in India. Int. J. of Usuf. Mngt. 15(1):17-37
Pande, P.C. & Pangtey, Y.P.S., 1987, Studies on Ethnobotany - 1. on some less known edible and economic ferns of Kumaun Region of Western Himalaya. J. Econ. Tax. Bot. Vol 11 No.1 pp 81-85