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165<br />

Names<br />

English: Fern Scientific name: Marattia sp.<br />

Tok pisin: Synonyms:<br />

Tok ples: Plant family: Marattiaceae<br />

Description: A fern with a short creeping starchy<br />

rhizome. The rhizome is large like a tuber. The fronds<br />

are large and shiny. When cut the surface of the<br />

rhizome stains purple.<br />

Distribution:<br />

Cultivation: It grows wild. It can be cultivated.<br />

Production:<br />

Use: The starchy rhizome has been processed for starch which is eaten.<br />

<strong>Food</strong> Value: Per 100 g edible portion<br />

Edible<br />

part<br />

Starch<br />

Insects:<br />

Diseases:<br />

Pests:<br />

Importance:<br />

Moisture<br />

%<br />

Energy<br />

KJ<br />

Protein<br />

g<br />

Calcium<br />

mg<br />

Iron<br />

mg<br />

proVit A<br />

µg<br />

proVit C<br />

mg<br />

Zinc<br />

mg

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