Gyrocaryum

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Gyrocaryum
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Boraginales
Family: Boraginaceae
Genus: Gyrocaryum
Valdés
Species:
G. oppositifolium
Binomial name
Gyrocaryum oppositifolium
Valdés

Gyrocaryum is a genus of plant in family Boraginaceae. [2] It contains a single species, Gyrocaryum oppositifolium, which is endemic to Spain.

Distribution

Its natural habitats are Mediterranean Matorral shrubland, and temperate bunchgrass-grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 López Jiménez, N.; Martínez Rodríguez, J. (2006). "Gyrocaryum oppositifolium". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2006: e.T61661A12519641. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T61661A12519641.en . Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. Tropicos.org. Missouri Botanical Garden. 29 Dec 2016 <http://www.tropicos.org/Name/100346992>