Family : Polypodiaceae.

Syn. Polypodium australe.

Pinnate broad fronds, with the apex abruptly reduced to a long nib.. The young fronds appear in late summer. The rhizome is branching and creeping on the surface. Although slow growing, it is a strong ground cover, for screes, banks,  in a humusy, drained soil, acidic or chalky, in the shade or sun, according to the region. Evergreen. Height : 15/55cm. Hardiness : -20°C.