Adiantopsis pteroides
(Sw.) T. Moore
Pteridaceae Edible: Leaves, Fronds
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Description
A fern in the brake family (Pteridaceae), possibly now classified as Pellaea pteroides, found in temperate regions. Both leaves and fronds are edible.
Edible Uses
The leaves and fronds are eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Pakistan,
Synonyms
Cheilanthes pteroides Sw.
Also Known As
Sumbal
References (1)
- Barkatullah and Ibrar, M., 2011, Plants profile of Malakand Pass Hills, District Malakand, Pakistan. African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 10 (73) pp. 16521-16535 (As Cheilanthes pteroides)
