Contains 9 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
PTERIS Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 1073. 1753.
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TYPE: Pteris longifolia Linnaeus Lectotypified by J. Smith, Hist. Filic. 295. 1875; Maxon, J. Bot. 61: 7-10. 1933.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pteris bahamensis | BAHAMA LADDER BRAKE | Native Threatened-State | |
| Pteris cretica | CRETAN BRAKE | Not Native | |
| Pteris ensiformis | SLENDER BRAKE; SWORD BRAKE | Not Native | |
| Pteris grandifolia | LONG BRAKE | Not Native OBL (NWPL) | |
| Pteris multifida | SPIDER BRAKE; HUGUENOT FERN | Not Native | |
| Pteris quadriaurita | STRIPED BRAKE | Native FAC (NWPL) | |
| Pteris tripartita | GIANT BRAKE | Not Native FACW (NWPL) FACW (DEP) | |
| Pteris vittata | CHINESE LADDER BRAKE | Not Native FAC (NWPL) Y | |
| Pteris x delchampsii | DELCHAMPS' LADDER BRAKE | Native |
[Family identification key]
No identification key is available for this family.