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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
Propagation Notes: Spores - best sown as soon as ripe on the surface of a humus-rich sterilized soil. Keep the compost moist, preferably by putting a plastic bag over the pot. Pot on small clumps of plantlets as soon as they are large enough to handle and keep humid until they are well established. Do not plant outside until the ferns are at least 2 years old and then only in a very well sheltered position.
Division in spring[200].
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