Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Polypodiaceae

Genus:

Polypodium

Species:

Polypodium pellucidum

USDA Symbol:

POPE5

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

45 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Fern reproduces by spores; spore germination requires moist, shaded conditions and is slow and irregular.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI