Dryopteris juxtaposita
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Description
A tropical fern growing 50-100 cm tall, found in southern China in mountain valleys and along rivers between 1,500-2,500 m elevation.
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Edible Uses
The fronds and leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. In southern China it grows in valleys and along rivers between 1,500-2,500 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Nepal, Pakistan,
Also Known As
Kwanjay
References (4)
- Ali, H., et al, 2011, Ethnobotanical profile of some plant resources in Malam Jabba valley of Swat, Pakistan. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 5(18), pp 4676-4687
- Haj, F., et al, 2012, Species Diversity and Ethno Botanical Classes of the Flora of Allai Valley District Battagram Pakistan. International Journal of Plant Research 2012, 2(4): 111-123
- Sher, H. et al, 2011, Ethnobotanical and Economic Observations of Some Plant Resources from the Northern Parts of Pakistan. Ethnobotany research & Applications 9:027-041
- www.eFloras.org Flora of China
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