Lemmaphyllum carnosum
(J. Sm. ex Hook.) C. Presl.
Fern, Snail-Shell Grass
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Description
A small fern. It grows 15 cm tall. It grows on tree trunks and rocks. The fronds are of two forms. The sterile fronds are 2 cm long. The blade is broadly oval and 10 cm long by 3 cm wide. The base is wedge shaped. The fertile fronds are 6 cm long. These blades are narrowly oblong. They are 10 cm lonf by 5 mm wide.
Edible Uses
The leaves, shoots, and fronds are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The leaves and shoots are eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows on tree trunks and rocks in forests. It grows between 1,500-2,900 m above sea level in southern China. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, SE Asia, Sikkim, Thailand, Vietnam,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Kawng-thaing-du
References (4)
- Ambasta, S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 184 (As Drymoglossum carnosum)
- Famine foods (As Drymoglossum subcordatum)
- Kuhnlein, H. V., et al, 2009, Indigenous Peoples' food systems. FAO Rome p 171
- READ, (As Drymoglossum carnosum)
