Lineare Polypodium (Polypodium lineare)

Family: Polypodiaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Polypodium lineare is an evergreen Fern growing to 0.2 m (0ft 10in). It is in leaf all year. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Epiphytic on tree trunks and rocks in lowland and low mountains all over Japan. Often found on old brick walls. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)