A common plant in the south that farmers use as firewood, yet its economic value is extremely high

Today I'm going to introduce you to a plant that is very common in the south. This plant is called Dicranopteris pedata (commonly known as false staghorn fern). It is a fern, and because it is extremely drought-tolerant and has very strong reproductive ability, it is very common in rural areas.

Dicranopteris pedata generally grows in southern regions. It can hold soil and water very well, and it can also improve the soil. In rural areas, farmers like to pick it and take it home to burn as firewood.

The young shoots of Dicranopteris pedata are an edible wild vegetable. Back in times of poverty, it was also a kind of wild food that saved people's lives, and it is extremely rich in nutrients. However, few people eat it now.

Besides being edible and used as firewood, Dicranopteris pedata can also be used to make woven goods. It can be made into bread baskets, flower pot covers, suitcases, hand baskets, and other such items.