Coniogramme emeiensis
Ching & K. H. Shing
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Description
A tropical and subtropical fern growing to about 1.5 m tall, found in broad-leaved forests and shady places between 600-1,800 m above sea level.
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Edible Uses
The starch from the rhizome is used to make noodles. The rhizome, roots, leaves, and fronds are edible parts.
Traditional Uses
The starch in the rhizome is used to make noodles.
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Distribution
It is a tropical and subtropical plant. It grows in broad-leaved forests and shady places between 600-1,800 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, China,
Notes
Also put in the family Hemionitiaceae and Adiantaceae.
Also Known As
Wu mao feng liao jue
References (2)
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 27
- Liu, Y., et al, 2012, Food uses of ferns in China: a review. Acta Societatis Botanicorum Poloniae 84(4): 263-270
