Dryopteris marginata
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Description
A tropical fern in the Dryopteridaceae family that grows as a straggling herb reaching up to 1.7 m tall. It is found in southern China in forests and near streams at elevations between 900–2,400 m, where it is sold in local markets.
Edible Uses
The fronds are cooked as a vegetable.
Traditional Uses
The fronds are cooked as a vegetable.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. In southern China it grows in forests and near streams between 900-2,400 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam,
Other Information
It is sold in local markets.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Lai-changkhrang, Takok, Tekoh
References (3)
- Gangte, H. E., et al, 2013, Wild Edible Plants used by the Zou Tribe in Manipur, India. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Volume 3, Issue 5
- Guite, C., 2016, A study of wild edible plants associated with the Paite tribe of Manipur, India, International Journal of Current Research. Vol. 8, Issue, 11, pp. 40927-40932
- Jain et al, 2011, Dietary Use and Conservation Concern of Edible Wetland Plants at Indo-Burma Hotspot: A Case Study from Northeast India. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 7:29 p 6
