Matteuccia intermedia
C. Chr.
Onocleaceae Edible: Leaves, Fronds
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Description
A temperate fern in the family Onocleaceae, also classified in Woodsiaceae, cultivated for its edible fronds.
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Edible Uses
The leaves and fronds are cooked and eaten in stir-fries and soups.
Traditional Uses
The 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,
Notes
Also put in the family Woodsiaceae.
Also Known As
Bai jue
References (2)
- Kang, Y., et al, 2014, Wild food plants used by the Tibetans of Gongba Valley (Zouqu country, Gansu, China) Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 10:20
- Liu, Y., et al, 2012, Food uses of ferns in China: a review. Acta Societatis Botanicorum Poloniae 84(4): 263-270
