Dryopteris sparsa
(D. Don) O. Kuntze
Shield fern, Wood fern
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Fronds, Leaves
The young leaves (fronds) are eaten.
Where to Find It
A tropical plant. It grows in cool shady positions in tropical rainforests. It grows up to 2,000 m above sea level. It is easily damaged by wind.
Asia, Australia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam,
How to Identify
A fern up to 80 cm tall. It forms clumps. The rootstock is erect and becomes tufted. It has large papery scales. The stalks of the fronds are erect, brown and smooth and shiny. The fronds are 30-80 cm tall. They are broadly triangular and divided 2 or 3 times. They are dull green, thin and break easily. The spore bodies are round and have a cover over them.
How to Grow
It can be grown from spores which should be sown fresh.
Notes
There are about 200 Dryopteris species.
Names & Synonyms
Kaja habo, Pakis perisai
References (9)
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