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Cyathea andersonii

(Schott. ex Bedd.) Copel

Cyatheaceae Edible: Stem starch

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Description

A subtropical fern in the family Cyatheaceae with dried stem starch that can be processed for use.

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Edible Uses

The dried stem starch is ground and used as a substitute for wheat.

Traditional Uses

The dried stem starch is ground and used as a substitute of wheat.

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Distribution

It is a subtropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, India, Northeastern India,

Also Known As

Taste

References (1)

  • Srivastava, R. C., 2009, Traditional knowledge of Adi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh on plants. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. 8(2): 146-153

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