Pteris tripartita
Sw.
Giant brake
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPteris tripartita is a species of fern native to tropical Africa, south and southeast Asia, Malesia, Papuasia, Queensland, and the South Pacific islands.
Description
A fern. It grows 2 m tall. The rhizome is erect and short. It is 2 cm wide. The fronds are clustered.
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Edible Uses
The fronds are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
Traditional Uses
The fronds are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in swampy places in rocky limestone.
Where It Grows
Africa, Antilles, Asia, Brazil, Central America, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, East Africa, Ecuador, Guyana, India, Niue, North America, Northeastern India, Panama, Peru, USA, Venezuela, Wallis and Futuna,
Also Known As
Rukji
References (1)
- Taram, M., et al, 2018, Wild Food Plant Resources of Komkar Adi Tribe of Upper Siang District in Arunachal Pradesh, India. Bulletin of Arunachal Forest Research, Vol. 33(2), 27-35
