Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Polypodium hesperium Maxon
(Western Polypodium)
Family: Polypodiaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
Polypodium vulgare Linnaeus
Polypodium vulgare is not commonly noticed in southwest New Mexico. It hides in cracks and ledges on cliffs. It lacks an indusium, false indusium or modified sporangia.
Many thanks to Radha Veach for permission to use her wonderful photos!
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Polypodium hesperium, photo Radha Veach, Mogollon Mtns., July 28, 2025

Polypodium hesperium, front of photo Radha Veach, Mogollon Mtns., July 28, 2025

Polypodium hesperium, back of blade with sori, photo Radha Veach, Mogollon Mtns., July 28, 2025

Polypodium hesperium, back of blade with sori, photo Radha Veach, Mogollon Mtns., July 28, 2025
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