Allantodia viridissima
(H. Christ) Ching
Athyriaceae Edible: Leaves, Fronds
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Description
A temperate fern in the family Athyriaceae with young leaves and fronds that have a sour taste.
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Edible Uses
The young leaves or fronds are cooked after processing with salt.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves or fronds are cooked, after processing with salt. They have a sour taste.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China,
Notes
Also put in the family Woodsiaceae.
Synonyms
Diplazium viridissimum Christ
References (1)
- Liu, Y., et al, 2012, Food uses of ferns in China: a review. Acta Societatis Botanicorum Poloniae 84(4): 263-270
