Polypodium californicum
Identification
Description
A creeping perennial fern that grows in moist rock crevices. Almost always associated with seeps in the coastal areas and in the middle Sierras. Usually in part-shade, sometimes in the fairly deep shade of bays (Umbellularia californica). It does occur in the shade of many of the oaks, particularly the live oaks. Soils can be heavy clay, gravel or just rock. Polypodiums just need wet feet in winter and early spring, as the ground dries out, so do they, gradually going dormant in mid-summer.
Characteristics
Polypodium californicum California Polypody tolerates sand, clay, serpentine and seasonal flooding.
Polypodium californicum California Polypody's foliage color is silver and type is stressdeciduous.
Polypodium californicum California Polypody's flower color is na.
Communities
Communities for Polypodium californicum California Polypody:Chaparral, Coastal Sage Scrub, Mixed-evergreen Forest and Redwood Forest.
Ranges for Polypodium californicum
| ph: | 6.00 to 7.20 |
|---|---|
| usda: | 7 to 10 |
| height[m]: | 0.10 to 0.50 |
| width[m]: | 0.10 to 0.50 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 80.00 to 160.00 |
Plants available Online
| Gallon | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 | $ 19.98 |
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