Licorice Fern (Polypodium Glycyrrhiza) is a perennial fern in the Polypodiaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full shade or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.
A rhizomatous fern native to western North America, notable for its licorice-flavored rhizomes.
Licorice Fern
Polypodium Glycyrrhiza
A rhizomatous fern native to western North America, notable for its licorice-flavored rhizomes.
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