Pteridium aquilinum var. pubescens
Underwood
Hairy bracken fern
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Timothy McNitt
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Timothy McNitt
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Timothy McNitt
Summary
Source: WikipediaPteridium aquilinum var. pubescens, commonly known as the hairy bracken or western bracken, is a variety of bracken fern ranging from Alaska to Mexico. This plant is a variety of Pteridium aquilinum, a predominately European species.
Description
A temperate fern of the Dennstaedtiaceae family with hairy characteristics.
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Edible Uses
Rhizomes are roasted, peeled, and the starchy centre eaten. Young tops are cooked and eaten as greens.
Traditional Uses
The rhizomes are roasted and peeled and the starchy centre eaten. The young tops are cooked and eaten as greens.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Notes
This name is accepted in The Plant List.
Synonyms
References (1)
- Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 453
