Polypodium californicum 'Sarah Lyman'

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-		+	::In 1897, Sarah Lyman and her son Jack were walking on a hill in Napa County and came across this interesting fern. She transplanted a clump to her yard. Over the years, it grew and she shared it with friends. In time, the Napa Chapter of the California Native Plant Society became aware of the plant and worked to ensure that it was protected. For some time, it was considered a unique species, but analysis proved that it was a special form of the species ''Polypodium californicum.'' At the urging of Jack Lyman, this special form was named for his mother Sarah. Reports indicate that this beautiful fern is still found in the original location where Sarah Lyman found it over a decade ago. And of course, it thrives in our gardens as well.
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	:* Bornstein, Carol, David Fross, and Bart O'Brien. ''California Native Plants for the Garden.'' Los Olivos, CA: Cachuma Press. 2005.		:* Bornstein, Carol, David Fross, and Bart O'Brien. ''California Native Plants for the Garden.'' Los Olivos, CA: Cachuma Press. 2005.
-		+	:* ''Fremontia'', July 1985.
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Species Name: Polypodium californicum 'Sarah Lyman'
Common Name: Sarah Lyman California Polypody Fern

A more graceful fern than the species, with more dissected fronds. Summer dormant, it reappears in fall often before the first rains.

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Plant Family: Polypodiaceae

Plant Type: Fern

Height by Width: 1' H, spreading

Growth Habit: Spreading

Deciduous/Evergreen: Summer-deciduous

Growth Rate: Moderate

Sun Exposure: Shade or partial shade

Soil Preference: Adaptable

Water Requirements: Occasional to moderate

Cold Hardy to: Frost tender

Flower Season:

Flower Color:

Endangered?:

Distribution: Selected for the garden

Natural Habitat: Selected for the garden

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History

In 1897, Sarah Lyman and her son Jack were walking on a hill in Napa County and came across this interesting fern. She transplanted a clump to her yard. Over the years, it grew and she shared it with friends. In time, the Napa Chapter of the California Native Plant Society became aware of the plant and worked to ensure that it was protected. For some time, it was considered a unique species, but analysis proved that it was a special form of the species Polypodium californicum. At the urging of Jack Lyman, this special form was named for his mother Sarah. Reports indicate that this beautiful fern is still found in the original location where Sarah Lyman found it over a decade ago. And of course, it thrives in our gardens as well.

Other Names

References

• Bornstein, Carol, David Fross, and Bart O'Brien. California Native Plants for the Garden. Los Olivos, CA: Cachuma Press. 2005.
• Fremontia, July 1985.

Links