western polypody

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)

Order

Polypodiales (Polypodiales)

Family

Polypodiaceae

Genus

Polypodium

Species

Polypodium hesperium (western polypody)

Names in Other Languages

French polypode de l'Ouest

Similar Species in Polypodium

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Adder'S Fern

Polypodium vulgare

Least Concern

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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

Vulnerable

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Siberian polypody

Polypodium sibiricum

Not Evaluated

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Welsh polypody

Polypodium cambricum

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of western polypody?

The scientific name of western polypody is Polypodium hesperium. It belongs to the genus Polypodium.

Where does western polypody live?

western polypody is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, France, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom.

What family does western polypody belong to?

western polypody (Polypodium hesperium) belongs to the genus Polypodium, which is part of the taxonomic family Polypodiaceae.

What kingdom does western polypody belong to?

western polypody (Polypodium hesperium) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of western polypody?

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