Marattia excavata
Underw.
Marattiaceae Edible: Leaf base
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Description
A tropical fern with short rhizomes and very large leaves reaching 1.5-3 m in length.
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Edible Uses
The fleshy base of the leaves is eaten along with corn dough.
Traditional Uses
The fleshy base of the leaves are used as food along with corn dough.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Guatemala,
References (1)
- Barrios, J. & Barrios, B. J., 2009, Baja Cloud Forest Verapaz, Guatemala. Costa Rica Instituto Nacional de Biodiversidad.
