Pronephrium marojejyensis

Pronephrium marojejyensis

A herbaceous annual native to South America with triangular, toothed leaves and inconspicuous flowers. Highly nutritious seeds have been consumed for thousands of years by Andean civilizations. Thrives in high-altitude, poor soils with cool, dry conditions.

Taxonomy

Família Thelypteridaceae
Species Pronephrium marojejyensis

Perguntas frequentes

What family does Pronephrium marojejyensis belong to?
Pronephrium marojejyensis (Pronephrium marojejyensis) belongs to the family Thelypteridaceae.

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