Frangula azorica | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Rosales |
Family: | Rhamnaceae |
Genus: | Frangula |
Species: | F. azorica
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Binomial name | |
Frangula azorica Grubov
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Synonyms | |
Rhamnus latifolia L'Hér. |
Frangula azorica is a tall semi-deciduous shrub or small tree in the family Rhamnaceae.[2] It is endemic to the Azores, Portugal. Fossil evidence suggests this species was also native to Madeira but went extinct.[3] It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]