Pteris bahamensis
Bahama Brake
Also known as: Pteris diversifolia var. bahamensis J.Agardh +3 more
- Pteris diversifolia var. bahamensis J.Agardh
- Pteris longifolia var. bahamensis (J.Agardh) Hieron.
- Pycnodoria bahamensis (J.Agardh) Small
- Pycnodoria pinetorum Small
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Pteris bahamensis (commonly known as Bahama brake) is a fern belonging to the Pteridaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Pteris, which contains over 350 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Fern
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Cayman Is., Cuba, Florida