Parablechnum procerum
(G. Forst.) C. Presl.
Small kiokio
BlechnaceaeLeaves
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Leaves
The leaves are eaten.
Where to Find It
It is a tropical plant.
New Zealand, Pacific, Vanuatu,
Countries: Australia, Fiji, Micronesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Samoa
How to Identify
A tropical fern in the Blechnaceae family, growing 30-50 cm tall with edible leaves.
Wikipedia
Source ↗Parablechnum procerum, synonym Blechnum procerum, commonly known as mountain kiokio or small kiokio, is a species of fern found in New Zealand. It is found from lowland to alpine areas among forest, scrub and tussock. P. procerum usually grows to a height of between 30 and 50 cm.
Names & Synonyms
Blechnum procerum (G. Forst.) Sw.and others
References (1)
- Lebot, V. & Sam, C., Green desert or ‘all you can eat’? How diverse and edible was the flora of Vanuatu before human introductions?. Terra australis 52 p 410 (As Blechnum procerum)
