Snake Polypody, commonly known as the "serpent fern", is a type of evergreen fern that grows in shady, moist areas. This fern is native to North America and is primarily grown for ornamental purposes in gardens and landscapes. If you're looking for other names for this fern, you may refer to it as the "Southern Rock Polypody", the "Rock Cap Fern" or the "Rattlesnake Fern". Some other synonyms for Snake Polypody include "Pleopeltis polypodioides" and "Phlebodium polypodioides". Regardless of what you call it, this fern is an elegant and hardy addition to any garden or landscape.