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Diplazium pseudosylvaticum

Panigrahi

Athyriaceae Edible: Fronds/Leaves - flavouring

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Description

A tropical fern in the family Athyriaceae with fronds that can be used for flavoring.

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Edible Uses

The fronds and leaves are used as a flavoring agent.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia,

Synonyms

Allantodia sylvatica BlumeAsplenium silvaticum (Blume) T. MooreAthyrium silvaticum (Blume) MildeDiplazium allantoideum M. G. Price

Also Known As

Mawgwamawgwa, Mogomogo

References (2)

  • Flavelle, A. J., 1991, A Traditional Agroforestry Landscape on Fergusson Island, Papua New Guinea. M. Sc. Univ. of British Columia. p 160 (As Athyrium silvaticum)
  • World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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