Bungwall, Mountain fern cat, Centipede fern

Where does Bungwall grow?

Found in: Africa, American Samoa, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, China, Fiji, Guam, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mariana Islands, Micronesia, New Zealand, Northeastern India, Pacific, Palau, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, Pohnpei, Rotuma, SE Asia, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Yap

Notes: There are between 150 and 200 Blechnum species. It is used in medicine.

Status: It is not known if it is used for food in Papua New Guinea.

Growing Bungwall, Mountain fern cat, Centipede fern

Cultivation: Plants are grown from spores.

Edible Uses: The rhizome is eaten after cooking and pounding. They are boiled. The fresh fronds or fiddle heads are also used as a vegetable. They are also used in stir-fries. They are also added to vegetable soups.

Nutrition Info

Bungwall, Mountain fern cat, Centipede fern Photos

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