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Kwakiutl's holly fern

Polystichum kwakiutlii

Extinct

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.

Found in Canada.

🇨🇦 Canada

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)
Order
Polypodiales (Polypodiales)
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Polystichum
Species
Polystichum kwakiutlii (Kwakiutl's holly fern)

Names in Other Languages

French polystic des Kwakiutl

Similar Species in Polystichum

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Braun'S Holly Fern
Polystichum braunii
Critically Endangered
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Christmas Fern
Polystichum acrostichoides
Not Evaluated
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Hard Shield Fern
Polystichum aculeatum
Near Threatened
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holly fern
Polystichum lonchitis
Least Concern
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Madeira Sword-Fern
Polystichum falcinellum
Near Threatened
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Madeira Shield-Fern
Polystichum drepanum
Critically Endangered
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Kadyrov's Shield Fern
Polystichum kadyrovii
Near Threatened
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soft shield-fern
Polystichum setiferum
Near Threatened
View all species in Polystichum →

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Compare Species

vs Braun'S Holly Fern vs Christmas Fern vs Hard Shield Fern vs holly fern

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kwakiutl's holly fern?
The scientific name of Kwakiutl's holly fern is Polystichum kwakiutlii. It belongs to the genus Polystichum.
What is the conservation status of Kwakiutl's holly fern?
Kwakiutl's holly fern (Polystichum kwakiutlii) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Kwakiutl's holly fern live?
Kwakiutl's holly fern is found in Found in Canada.. Countries include Canada.
What family does Kwakiutl's holly fern belong to?
Kwakiutl's holly fern (Polystichum kwakiutlii) belongs to the genus Polystichum, which is part of the taxonomic family Dryopteridaceae.
What kingdom does Kwakiutl's holly fern belong to?
Kwakiutl's holly fern (Polystichum kwakiutlii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Kwakiutl's holly fern?
The closest relatives of Kwakiutl's holly fern in the genus Polystichum include Braun'S Holly Fern, Christmas Fern, Hard Shield Fern, holly fern, Madeira Sword-Fern.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Polystichum — 12 Species

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Braun'S Holly Fern
Polystichum braunii
CR 🐾
Christmas Fern
Polystichum acrostichoides
NE 🐾
Hard Shield Fern
Polystichum aculeatum
NT 🐾
holly fern
Polystichum lonchitis
LC 🐾
Madeira Sword-Fern
Polystichum falcinellum
NT 🐾
Madeira Shield-Fern
Polystichum drepanum
CR 🐾
Kadyrov's Shield Fern
Polystichum kadyrovii
NT
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Kwakiutl's holly fern
Polystichum kwakiutlii
EX
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soft shield-fern
Polystichum setiferum
NT 🐾
Western Sword-fern
Polystichum munitum
NE 🐾
Korean tasselfern
Polystichum polyblepharon
NE 🐾
Eaton's shield fern
Polystichum scopulinum
EX
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