Allantodia gigantea
(Bak.) Ching
Athyriaceae Edible: Leaves, Fronds
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Description
A temperate fern in the family Athyriaceae, with edible young fronds.
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Edible Uses
Young leaves and fronds are cooked and eaten in stir-fries and soups.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves or fronds are cooked and eaten in stir-fries and soup.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Himalayas, Nepal,
Notes
Also put in the family Woodsiaceae.
Synonyms
Diplazium flaccidum H. ChristDiplazium giganteum (Baker) ChingGymnogramma gigantea Baker
References (1)
- Liu, Y., et al, 2012, Food uses of ferns in China: a review. Acta Societatis Botanicorum Poloniae 84(4): 263-270
