Pteris spp. 
Group:
Plants
Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:
Hawaii, St. Helena
Status/Date(s) Listed as Endangered:
  Scientific Name Status Listing Date Range
1. Pteris adscensionisCR-IUCN2003St. Helena
2. Pteris lidgateiEN-US FWSSeptember 26, 1994Hawaii


Species/Common Names:
Pteris adscensionis
Pteris lidgatei

Facts Summary:
Pteris is a genus of plants of concern and found in the following area(s): Hawaii, St. Helena.


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