Ceratopteris pteridoides

(Hook.) Hieron.

Floating fern

Pteridaceae Edible: Leaves, Fronds 123 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

Ceratopteris pteridoides, the floating antler-fern, is a species of aquatic fern in the family Pteridaceae. It is native to the subtropical and tropical New World, the Indian Subcontinent, central and eastern China, and Vietnam. A short-lived perennial, it can reach 4 ft (1.2 m) in width.

Description

A floating fern which grows out in a ring. The fronds are indented around the edge. The fronds are pale green. The fertile fronds are larger and stick upwards.

Edible Uses

The fresh fronds can be eaten raw in salads or cooked alone or with other vegetables.

Traditional Uses

The fresh fronds can be eaten raw in salads. They are also cooked and eaten either alone or with other vegetables.

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Distribution

A tropical plant. They float in ponds. They need a temperature above 24°C. It also grows on the soil of cultivated rice fields.

Where It Grows

Argentina, Asia, Bangladesh, Brazil, China, India, North America, Paraguay, SE Asia, South America, USA, Vietnam,

Cultivation

It spreads by buds of new plants in the notches of leaves.

Notes

There are 3-4 Ceratopteris species. It can spread rapidly and become a problem in lakes and ponds. Also put in the family Parkeriaceae.

Synonyms

Parkeria pteridoides Hook.

Also Known As

Panidhekia

References (6)

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Slocum, P.D. & Robinson, P., 1999, Water Gardening. Water Lilies and Lotuses. Timber Press. p 64

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