Licorice Fern
NameLicorice Fern
Species NamePolypodium glycyrrhiza
Common NameLicorice Fern
Bonsai Styleforest
Estimated Age (years)5
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage TypeFern fronds
Height (cm)35
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Notable FeaturesDistinctive pinnately lobed fronds with sori (spore-producing structures) on the underside. Known for its sweet, licorice-flavored rhizomes.
Description
This image displays a vibrant clump of Licorice Ferns, characterized by their long, pinnately compound fronds. The ferns are growing naturally on what appears to be a mossy, wooded ground, with fallen leaves and tree roots visible in the background. This specimen is not cultivated as a bonsai.
