Polypodium glycyrrhiza Polypodium glycyrrhiza Polypodium glycyrrhiza, commonly known as licorice fern, many-footed fern, and sweet root, is a summer deciduous fern native to western North America, primarily in a narrow strip in southern Alaska, southwestern Yukon Territory, western British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and California, though two highly disjunct populations are known from Idaho and Arizona. It thrives in a humid climate, prevailing in areas with cool and moist summers and warm and wet winters. "P. glycyrrhiza" can often be found growing on the trunks and branches of winter deciduous trees, particularly bigleaf maple, but is also often found on rocks, logs, and
Ella Pontefract a devoted memoir including many of Ella's later diary notes. It was published in 1950. Ella's artwork has been highly acclaimed and exhibited. Ella Pontefract Ella Pontefract (1896–1945) was the author of six books on the social history of the Yorkshire Dales related to disappearing rural traditions. Though thin and slightly built she was spirited and lively minded. Her character was charming and modest. "She loved people and was the best listener I have ever met" Joan Ingilby. The recording of reminiscences, oral history, is a very noticeable feature of the work of Ella Pontefract. Women were among the first