Western polypody
Polypodium hesperium
Family: Polypodiaceae
What it is like
A fern. The leaves are 35 cm long. They are somewhat leathery.
Where it is found
It grows in crevices and ledges on rocks at low and medium altitudes.
Countries/locations it is found in
Canada, North America
How it is used for food
The rhizomes are chewed for the pleasant sweet, licorice taste.
Edible parts
Rhizome, root