Family | Dryopteridaceae |
Genus | Polystichum |
Species | setiferum |
Author | (Forssk.) T. Moore ex Woyn. |
Use | Medicinal: root used to expel worms and cure constipation (Roma people). Traditionally used as fuel, bedding and compost. European folklore suggests that burning of ferns encourages rain |
Collector | Debra Branker |
Number | DB02-01 |
Date | 10/03/2002 |
Location | Bike path between the eastern boundary of UKC Campus, and the school of English language for Japanese students |
Common name/s | Soft shield fern |