Wallichiana Arthromeris (Arthromeris wallichiana)

Family: Polypodiaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Arthromeris wallichiana is a FERN growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Tender young fronds - cooked. Used as a vegetable. — Tender young fronds - cooked.; Used as a vegetable.

Habitat & North American Range

Shady places on mossy tree trunks, thick branches and rocks, at elevations of 1300 - 2800 metres in Nepal. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)