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Fern, Sword Family: Aspleniaceae
Native

Habitat
Forest		 Polystichum munitum habit
Plant
 Polystichum munitum plant detail
Leaf:
 Polystichum munitum leaf detail
Reproduction
 Polystichum munitum reproductive structure

Edible:
Rhizomes gathered in spring before the leaves come out and steamed or cooked over open fires.

Medicinal:
Nootka ate the rhizomes to cure diarrhea.

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