Isoetes philippinensis
Merr. & R. H. Perry
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Leaves
The leaves are eaten.
Known Hazards
Where to Find It
It is a tropical plant. In Mindanao it grows in streams between 400-500 m above sea level.
Asia, Malaysia, Philippines, SE Asia,
Countries: United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Brunei, Bhutan, China, Georgia, Indonesia, Israel, India, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, North Korea, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Laos, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mongolia, Maldives, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman, Philippines, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Syria, Thailand, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Taiwan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen
How to Identify
A fern. It is a herb that grows in water. It has grass-like leaves. These grow from a thickened rootstock. They are 50 cm long and 3 mm wide.
Notes
The name is ambiguous. It is an endangered species.
References (1)
- Van Steenis, C. G. G. J., & Holttum R. E., (Eds), 1959-1982, Flora Malesiana. p 64
