Coniogramme robusta

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Pteridaceae Edible: Rhizome - starch, Root, Leaves, Fronds

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Description

A subtropical fern in the family Pteridaceae that grows in forests, valleys, and shaded places at 600-1,500 m elevation, with edible fronds and starch-bearing rhizomes.

Edible Uses

The fronds or leaves are cooked as a vegetable. The rhizomes are used for starch to make noodles.

Traditional Uses

The fronds or leaves are cooked as a vegetable. The rhizomes are used for starch to make noodles.

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Distribution

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in forests and valleys and shaded places between 600-1,500 m above sea level.

Where It Grows

Asia, China,

Notes

Also put in the family Hemionitiaceae and Adiantaceae.

Also Known As

Hei zhou feng liao jue

References (3)

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
www.eFloras.org Flora of China