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Monte Guilarte Hollyfern

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Polystichum calderonense

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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 Peñuelas and Guilarte Commonwealth Forests. There are only 57 individual plants remaining.[1] 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.[1]

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Polystichum calderonense: Brief Summary

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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 Peñuelas 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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