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Appalachian Polypody - Polypodium appalachianum ID determinations: The stems of this fern taste acrid. Also, it differs from Polypodium virginianum in that the leaf blades of P. appalachianum are relatively triangular, while P. virginianum is more oblong.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Rocky forest slope Appalachian Polypody,Appalachian rockcap fern,Geotagged,Polypodium,Polypodium appalachianum,United States,Winter,fern Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Appalachian Polypody - Polypodium appalachianum

ID determinations: The stems of this fern taste acrid. Also, it differs from Polypodium virginianum in that the leaf blades of P. appalachianum are relatively triangular, while P. virginianum is more oblong.

Habitat: Rocky forest slope

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The Appalachian Polypody

''Polypodium appalachianum'' is a fern species native to eastern North America. Sometimes called the Appalachian polypody or Appalachian rockcap fern, it is very similar in appearance to ''Polypodium virginianum''.

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Similar species: Polypodiales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jun 11, 2020. Captured Jan 1, 2000 00:02 in 3280 Franklin Ave, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/3.2
  • 1/197s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.

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