Coniogramme falcata
(D. Don) Salomon
Pteridaceae Edible: Leaves, Fronds
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Description
A subtropical fern in the Pteridaceae family (also classified in Adiantaceae) with edible tender shoots and fronds.
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Edible Uses
The tender shoots are boiled and eaten as a vegetable.
Traditional Uses
The boiled tender shoots are eaten as a vegetable.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Nepal, Northeastern India,
Notes
Also put in the family Adiantaceae. An unresolved name in The Plant List.
Synonyms
Diplazium falcatum D. Don
Also Known As
Akalama
References (2)
- Srivastava, R. C., 2010, Traditional knowledge of Nyishi (Daffla) tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. 9(1):26-37
- www.eFloras.org Flora of China
