Lyonia elliptica |
Lyonia maestrensis |
Lyonia truncata var. proctorii |
Proctor's Staggerbush |
Facts Summary:
Lyonia is a genus of plants of concern and found in the following area(s): Cuba, Puerto Rico.
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Scientific Name | Status | Listing Date | Range | |
1. | Lyonia elliptica | EN-IUCN | 1998 | Cuba |
2. | Lyonia maestrensis | EN-IUCN | 1998 | Cuba |
3. | Lyonia truncata var. proctorii | EN-US FWS | April 27, 1993 | Puerto Rico |
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