Male Fern

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Height:	3-5m (10-15ft)
Width:	2.5-3m (8-10ft)
Hardiness:	Min. 7°C (45°F). Sometimes withstands short periods of 0°C (32°F)
Parts Used:	Leaves, fruits
Properties:	A bitter, aromatic herb
Culinary Uses:	Fresh or dried leaves are used to flavor soups, such as tom yam, curries, and kecap (Indonesian soy sauce), especially in SE Asian cooking. Fruit rind is candied or dried to flavor curry pastes.
Bibliography:	Encyclopedia of Herbs by Deni Brown Copyright © 1995, 2001 Dorling Kindersley Limited Pp 171-172