Polypodium cambricum
Polypode austral
Southern Polypodium
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Leaf type | Pinnate |
| Height | 60 cm |
Description
Polypodium cambricum grows in the cracks and crevices of damp, shady rocks (limestone or igneous).
Leaves
Pinnate row of leaflets on either side of the stem. Fronds, with 14 or more, narrow, oblong, serrated leaflets on either side of the stem, tapered.
Fruits Seeds
Sori: elliptical in shape, forming two rows on the underside of each leaflet.
Edible
Root: bittersweet in taste, traditionally being used in the manufacture of nougat.
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