polypody

Any of various ferns of the genus Polypodium, or formerly classified in this genus, having creeping rhizomes and often evergreen fronds with narrow undivided leaflets.

A fern of the genus Polypodium, chiefly P. vulgare, the common polypody, growing commonly on rocks: in England locally called adder’s-fern, wall– or wood-fern, polypody of the oak or of the wall, etc.

In zoology, the condition of having many legs or many abdominal legs.

Same as polypodia.

Any plant of the genus Polypodium.

Any of many ferns of the genus Polypodium, especially common polypody.

any of numerous ferns of the genus Polypodium