Deparia acrostichoides
(Sw.) M. Kato
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Summary
Source: WikipediaDeparia acrostichoides, commonly called silvery glade fern or silvery spleenwort, is a perennial species of fern. Its range includes much of the eastern United States and Canada, from Ontario to Nova Scotia and Georgia to Louisiana, as well as eastern Asia in China, Russia, Japan and Korea. The name silvery comes from the fact that the indusia on the underside of the leaf have a silver color when the sori are close to ripening.
Description
A temperate fern in the Athyriaceae family (also classified in Woodsiaceae) that is relished as a vegetable.
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Edible Uses
The leaves and fronds are used in stir-fries and soup.
Traditional Uses
The leaves or fronds are used in stir-fries and soup.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Himalayas, India, NW India,
Other Information
They are relished as a vegetable.
Notes
Also put in the family Woodsiaceae.
Synonyms
References (2)
- Khan, M. & Hussain, S., 2014, Diversity of wild edible plants and flowering phenology of district Poonch (J & K) in the northwest Himalaya. Indian Journal of Sci, Res. 9(1): 032-038 (As Diplazium acrostichoides)
- Liu, Y., et al, 2012, Food uses of ferns in China: a review. Acta Societatis Botanicorum Poloniae 84(4): 263-270 (As Lunathyrium acrostichoides)
