Pteris vittata
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Chinese brake
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPteris vittata, the Chinese brake, Chinese ladder brake, or simply ladder brake, is a fern species in the Pteridoideae subfamily of the Pteridaceae. It is indigenous to Asia, southern Europe, tropical Africa, and Australia. The type specimen was collected in China by Pehr Osbeck.
Description
A temperate fern with edible shoots, though caution is advised in preparation or consumption.
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Edible Uses
Shoots are eaten, with caution recommended.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Asia, Brazil, China, Nepal, South Africa, South America, Turkey, Türkiye,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Bish unyiu, Urakthewn
References (1)
- Dangol, D. R. et al, 2017, Wild Edible Plants in Nepal. Proceedings of 2nd National Workshop on CUAOGR, 2017.
