Clay Bolt Nature Photography

Resurrection Fern, Polypodium polypodioides,

Resurrection Ferns ( Polypodium polypodioides ) are epiphitic and their common name derives from the species' ability to curl up and appear to be dead during times of drought and almost immediately unfurl, fresh and green, after rainfall. Resurrection ferns are found throughout the southeastern, united states.

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Resurrection Ferns ( Polypodium polypodioides ) are epiphitic and their common name derives from the species' ability to curl up and appear to be dead during times of drought and almost immediately unfurl, fresh and green, after rainfall. Resurrection ferns are found throughout the southeastern, united states.