Aethionema retsina

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Aethionema retsina
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Brassicales
Family: Brassicaceae
Genus: Aethionema
Species:
A. retsina
Binomial name
Aethionema retsina
Phitos & Snogerup

Aethionema retsina is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is found only in Greece. Its natural habitats are Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation and rocky shores. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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References

  1. Iatroú, G. (2016) [errata version of 2006 assessment]. "Aethionema retsina". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2006: e.T61628A102995207. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T61628A12527638.en .