Pecluma pectinatiformis (Lindm.) M.G.Price

Species

Pteridophytes > Polypodiales > Polypodiaceae > Polypodioideae > Pecluma

Characteristics

A fern. The rhizomes can be 4-9 mm across. The fronds are 22-55 cm long.
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It is a tropical plant.
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-12

Usage

The fronds are chewed for their sweet taste.
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Edible fronds leaves rhizomes
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Distribution

Pecluma pectinatiformis world distribution map, present in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:186186-2
WFO ID wfo-0001115599
COL ID 75W7T
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Synonyms

Polypodium microsorum Polypodium pectinatiforme Pecluma pectinatiformis