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Polypodium glycyrrhiza
Licorice fern
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Latin Name: Polypodium glycyrrhiza
Common Name: Licorice fern
Family: Polypodiaceae(Click to Search)
Author: Eaton.
Known Hazards: Although we have found no reports of toxicity for this species, a number of ferns contain carcinogens so some caution is advisable[200].
Many ferns also contain thiaminase, an enzyme that robs the body of its vitamin B complex. In small quantities this enzyme will do no harm to people eating an adequate diet that is rich in vitamin B, though large quantities can cause severe health problems. The enzyme is destroyed by heat or thorough drying, so cooking the plant will remove the thiaminase[172].
Habitat: Rocks, mossy tree trunks, logs etc, below 600 metres in coniferous and mixed forests in California[71].
Mature Height: 0.45
Mature Width: 0.45
Habit: Fern
Landscaping and Planting:
- This plant variety generally cannot be successfully grown in areas where the soil quality is of a poor standard, ie lacking in sufficient nutrients.
- This plant variety does not tolerate heavy clay soils.
- This variety can be grown in anything from a light to a heavy soil mixture.
- A well drained soil is not required to successfully grow this variety.
- As far as hardiness goes, this variety can be a little temperamental.
- This variety prefers a semi shade to full sun position.
- It is preferable to plant this variety in a moist position.
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