Polypodium sp.
Polypody, Polypody
Family: Polypodiaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Polypodium sp. (Polypody) is a native California perennial in the Polypodiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Polystichum: Polypodium sori are completely naked; Polystichum sori have umbrella-like covers attached at the center.; vs Dryopteris: Polypodium sori lack any covering; Dryopteris sori have kidney-shaped covers attached at the side.; vs Pentagramma: Polypodium sori are on the upper leaf surface; Pentagramma has powder on the lower leaf surface.; vs Pteridium: Polypodium sori are round and exposed; Pteridium sori are hidden under rolled-back leaf margins.; vs Woodwardia: Polypodium has round sori; Woodwardia has elongated chain-like sori in parallel rows.
Frequently asked questions
Is Polypodium sp. native to California?
Yes. Polypodium sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Polypodium sp. belong to?
Polypodium sp. is in the Polypodiaceae family, genus Polypodium.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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