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Akur-chi-bhaji and the Ancient Mysteries of Ferns

In Goa, boundary walls bloom with ferns that eagerly absorb the monsoon rains. These ancient plants have a unique reproductive process through spores, once dubbed magical. Remarkably, some ferns can boast around 1,400 chromosomes. Edible varieties, particularly the tender young shoots known as fiddleheads, are a seasonal treat enjoyed in India and Japan.

16 Aug 2026 9:29 am