Lysimachia minoricensis

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Lysimachia minoricensis
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Primulaceae
Genus: Lysimachia
Species:
L. minoricensis
Binomial name
Lysimachia minoricensis
J.J.Rodr.

Lysimachia minoricensis is a species of plant in the family Primulaceae. It was endemic to the island of Menorca in Spain. Its natural habitat was Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation. It became extinct within its natural range due to habitat loss and now only survives in cultivation.

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References

  1. Galicia Herbada, D.; Fraga Arquimbau, P. (2011). "Lysimachia minoricensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2011: e.T61670A12535686. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T61670A12535686.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.