Dryopteris cucullata
(Blume) Christ
Dryopteridaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A tropical fern in the family Dryopteridaceae with edible leaves.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India,
Synonyms
Aspidium cucullatum Blume
Also Known As
Parachava
References (1)
- Narayanan Ratheesh, M. K. et al, 2011, Wild edible plants used by the Kattunaikka, Paniya and Kuruma tribes of Wayanad District, Kerala, India. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 5(15), pp. 3520-3529
