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Polypodium martensii

Polypodium martensii Mett.
Polypodium martensii
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Polypodium martensii is a fern species in the family Polypodiaceae, native to several regions in Mexico, including Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, and Mexico Southwest. It was first described in 1856 by the botanist Mett.

Description

Polypodium martensii belongs to the genus Polypodium, which is part of the fern family Polypodiaceae. This species is distributed across multiple regions in Mexico, specifically in the central, gulf, northeast, and southwest areas. The species was formally published in 1856 by the botanist Mett. As a member of the Polypodiaceae family, it shares characteristics common to the family, such as leathery fronds and a preference for moist, shaded habitats.

Distribution

Mexico Central · Mexico Gulf · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Southwest

Synonyms

Polypodium callolepisPolypodium affine

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