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Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) is a delicate member of the Polypodiaceae family, native to regions including Assam, China North-Central and South-Central, East Himalaya, Inner Mongolia, Japan, Korea, and parts of Vietnam. Painted Fern (Latin: Athyrium niponicum) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Painted Fern is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Painted Fern is a member native to ASS, CHN, CHC, CHS, EHM, and CHI. Painted Fern thrives in partial sun to full shade and prefers moist to wet soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Painted Fern grows best in USDA zone 3-8, partial sun/shade, full shade light, and moist, wet water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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