Selaginella fimbriata
Liebm.
Selaginellaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A herb. It can be erect or curving upwards. It is much branched. It grows 10-60 cm long. It roots near the base. The leaves are 4 times divided. They leaves are in one plane. The sterile stems are turned towards the light and the fertile ones are turned away from the light.
Edible Uses
The young leaves are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves are eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. In Indonesia it grows between 450-1,800 m above sea level. It can grow in sunny or shady places.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, SE Asia,
Also Known As
Lumut, Pakis lumut, Paku rane
References (1)
- Ochse, J. J. et al, 1931, Vegetables of the Dutch East Indies. Asher reprint. p 664
