Page author: David Giblin
Polypodium hesperium
western polypody
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Distribution: Occurring chiefly east of the Cascades crest in Washington, but fairly common in the Cascades west of the crest; British Columbia to California, east to the Rocky Mountains.
Habitat: Moist cliffs, ledges and rock crevices, lowlands to middle elevations in the mountains
Origin: Native
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Polypodium hesperium Maxon
Publication: Proc. Biol. Soc. Wash. 13: 200. 1900.
Publication: Proc. Biol. Soc. Wash. 13: 200. 1900.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Polypodium prolongilobum Clute
Polypodium vulgare L. var. columbianum Gilbert [Peck]
Polypodium vulgare L. var. hesperium (Maxon) A. Nelson & J.F. Macbr.
Polypodium vulgare L. var. columbianum Gilbert [Peck]
Polypodium vulgare L. var. hesperium (Maxon) A. Nelson & J.F. Macbr.
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Polypodium hesperium in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Polypodium hesperium checklist entry.
E-Flora BC: Polypodium hesperium atlas page.
CalPhotos: Polypodium hesperium photos.
USDA Plants: Polypodium hesperium information.
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