Allantodia dilatata
(Blume) Ching
Widened twin-sorus fern
Athyriaceae Edible: Leaves, Fronds
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Description
A temperate fern with erect rhizomes approximately 10 cm across and fronds reaching 1.2 m long.
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Edible Uses
Young leaves and fronds are used in stir-fries and soups.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves or fronds are used in stir-fry and soup.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, China, Mexico, SE Asia,
Notes
Also put in the family Woodsiaceae.
Synonyms
Allantodia uraiensis (Rosenst.) ChingAsplenium dilatatum (Blume) Hook.Athyrium dilatatum (Blume) MildeDiplazium dilatatum BlumeDiplazium uraiense Rosenst,
References (1)
- Liu, Y., et al, 2012, Food uses of ferns in China: a review. Acta Societatis Botanicorum Poloniae 84(4): 263-270
