Famine Foods Plants that are not normally considered as crops are consumed in times of famine

Aspidium unitum (L.)

Uses

Australia (Queensland): rhizomes alternately roasted and pounded for a considerable time, then eaten.“

Additional Information

Plant Classification Group:

Tectariaceae

Plant Locations:

Oceania
- Australia
  - Queensland

Plant References:

IRVINE 1957

Location Map

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