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Adder'S Fern

Polypodium vulgare

Least Concern

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The Adder'S Fern (Polypodium vulgare) is a species in the genus Polypodium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species inhabits Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies, found across Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, and Norway.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)

Order

Polypodiales (Polypodiales)

Species

Polypodium vulgare (Adder'S Fern)

Names in Other Languages

French réglisse des bois

German Gemeiner Tüpfelfarn

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American Wall Fern

Polypodium virginianum

Not Evaluated

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Appalachian Polypody

Polypodium appalachianum

Not Evaluated

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intermediate polypody

Polypodium interjectum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Adder'S Fern?

The scientific name of Adder'S Fern is Polypodium vulgare. It belongs to the genus Polypodium.

What is the conservation status of Adder'S Fern?

Adder'S Fern (Polypodium vulgare) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Adder'S Fern live?

Adder'S Fern is found in Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does Adder'S Fern belong to?

Adder'S Fern (Polypodium vulgare) belongs to the genus Polypodium, which is part of the taxonomic family Polypodiaceae.

Is Adder'S Fern endangered?

No, Adder'S Fern (Polypodium vulgare) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Adder'S Fern belong to?

Adder'S Fern (Polypodium vulgare) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Adder'S Fern?

The closest relatives of Adder'S Fern in the genus Polypodium include American Wall Fern, Appalachian Polypody, intermediate polypody, Siberian polypody, Welsh polypody.