Cibotium chamissoi

Synonym(s):

Cibotium menziesii, Cibotium splendens

Uses

Hawaii: starch-filled core of trunk steamed; starch pounded free of adhering fibre.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: Kaulf.
Vernaculars:: Hawaiian: Hapu'u i 'i, Hapu 'u pulu, Happu 'u. English: Tree fern
Misc:: Has a conspicuous growth of stiff, blackish hairs on frond stems

Plant Classification Group:

Dicksoniaceae

Plant Locations:

North America
- United States
  - Hawaii

Plant References:

CURREY
HANDY
NEAL

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