Polyctenium fremontii, the desert combleaf, is a small and compact plant native to the western United States.

It is named both in English and Greek for its deeply lobed leaves, which almost appear to be pinnately compound.

It takes the other portion of its scientific name from John C. Frémont.

As is characteristic of the broccoli family, the white flowers have four petals in the shape of a cross.

It is found on the banks of seasonal streams and similar places.