Polypodium appalachianum
Appalachian Polypody, Appalachian Rock Polypody
Other regional names: Appalachian Rockcap Fern
- Appalachian Rockcap Fern
Also known as: Polypodium vulgare subsp. oreophilum Maxon +1 more
- Polypodium vulgare subsp. oreophilum Maxon
- Polypodium vulgare var. oreophilum Maxon
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polypodiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Polypodium appalachianum (commonly known as Appalachian Polypody or Appalachian rock polypody) is an epiphytic fern within the Polypodiaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Newfoundland, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia