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Sphaerostephanos unijugus

Copeland

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Thelypteridaceae Edible: Fronds ?, Leaves ?

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Description

A tropical fern of the family Thelypteridaceae, collected from Makira Island.

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Edible Uses

The fronds and leaves are eaten.

Distribution

A tropical plant. It was collected on Makira Island.

Where It Grows

Pacific, Solomon Islands,

References (2)

  • Copeland, 1936, Philip. J. Sci. Vol. 60: 109
  • French, B.R., 2010, Food Plants of Solomon Islands. A Compendium. Food Plants International Inc. p 391

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