Gleichenia dicarpa
R. Br.
Pouched coral fern
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Summary
Source: WikipediaGleichenia dicarpa, commonly known as pouched coral fern or tangle fern, is a small fern of the family Gleicheniaceae found in eastern Australia, New Caledonia and New Zealand. It can also be found in parts of Southeast Asia. It forms tangled thickets in wet places such as swamps and riverbanks.
Description
A tropical fern of the Gleicheniaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The fronds are used to make a drink.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Australia, Fiji, Pacific, Tasmania,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Gata
References (1)
- Parham, H. B. R, 1940, Supplement to the Journal of the Polynesian Society No. 16. Fiji Plants: Their Name and Uses.
