Blechnum orientale

Species: Blechnum orientale

English Name: Oriental Blechnum

Chinese Name: 鳥毛蕨

Family: Blechnaceae

Description:

Its rhizome is more or less erect, thick and decently covered with narrow dark brown scales. Fronds are up to 130cm tall.

Found in India, Nepal, South China, Japan, Australia and Polynesia.

Tender young fronds are eaten as vegetables. The croziers may be eaten as a delicacy. The rhizome is washed, roasted and ground into flour to make bread.

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References:

–  Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Science 2005. Flora of Macao (Volume 1). Macao, SAR: Author