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Resurrection
Fern
Polypodium
polypodioides
A
fascinating, but common fern which gets its name from
its apparent ability to return from the dead after a
rain shower.
Plant
Facts:
Common Name:
Resurrection Fern
Botanical Name:
Polypodium polypodioides
Plant Type:
Fern usually found growing on trees.
Zones:
8-11
Height:
6-8"
Soil Requirements:
Grows on trees, but is not a parasite.
Water Requirements: High
drought tolerance.
Light Requirements:
Light to medium shade.
Leaves:
Small, deeply divided fronds that are open and
dark green when they have plenty of moisture, curled up
and appearing brown and dead when dry.
Flowers:
Fruit:
Uses:
An interesting curiosity plant.
Propagation:
Spores, division of rhizomes.
Source:  Native Florida Plants: Low-Maintenance Landscaping and Gardening
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