dotted polypody
Polypodium pellucidum Kaulf.
Polypodium pellucidum, known as dotted polypody, is a species in the fern family Polypodiaceae. It was first described by Kaulf. in 1824 and is native to Hawaii.
Description
Polypodium pellucidum is a member of the Polypodiaceae family, a group of ferns commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions. The species is characterized by its translucent dots, a feature reflected in its common name, dotted polypody. It was scientifically described by Kaulf. in 1824 and is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. As part of the Polypodium genus, it shares traits typical of this group, including leathery fronds and a terrestrial or epiphytic growth habit.
Other common names
dotted polypody
Distribution
Hawaii
Synonyms
Polypodium hawaiiensePolypodium helleriPolypodium pellucidum f. opacumPolypodium pellucidum var. vulcanicumPolypodium myriocarpum
