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Polystichum calderonense

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Class
  
Pteridopsida

Family
  
Dryopteridaceae

Rank
  
Species

Division
  
Pteridophyta

Order
  
Polypodiales

Genus
  
Polystichum

Similar
  
Polystichum californicum, Tectaria estremerana, Polystichum lemmonii, Polystichum aleuticum, Polystichum scopulinum

Polystichum calderonense is a rare species of fern known by the common name Monte Guilarte hollyfern. It is endemic to Puerto Rico, where it occurs in the PeƱuelas and Guilarte Commonwealth Forests. There are only 57 individual plants remaining. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.

This evergreen terrestrial fern grows in mountains of volcanic origin. It is known from only two locations, one in a forest which is privately owned and another on public land that may be vulnerable to inadequate forest management practices.

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Polystichum calderonense Wikipedia