Polypodium pellucidum (ʻAe) is a species of fern which grows on lava flows in Hawaii.

Description It is one of the first plants to colonize a new lava flow and is often found growing in small cracks.

Range It is found only on the Hawaiian islands.

Taxonomy Polypodium pellucidum contains the following varieties: Polypodium pellucidum var. acuminatum Polypodium pellucidum var. pellucidum

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