Polypodium pellucidum explained

Polypodium pellucidum (ʻAe) is a species of fern which grows on lava flows in Hawaii.^[1]

Description

It is one of the first plants to colonize a new lava flow and is often found growing in small cracks.^[1]

Range

It is found only in the Hawaiian islands.^[2]

Taxonomy

Polypodium pellucidum contains the following varieties:

• Polypodium pellucidum var. acuminatum
• Polypodium pellucidum var. pellucidum

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ferns . Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park . 2022-06-14 .
2. Web site: Polypodium pellucidum Kaulf. . Plants of the World Online . 2022-06-14 .