Herba de cotó

Thymelaea velutina

Thymelaea velutina is a plant of the family Thymelaeaceae.
Thymelaea velutina Camí de l'Alzinar de Dalt, Cala Pilar, Menorca.  Fall,Geotagged,Herba de cotó,Spain,Thymelaea velutina

Appearance

Thymelaea velutina (Thymelaeaceae) is a dioecious shrub that presents a unique type of heterocarpy which consists of the simultaneous production of dry and fleshy fruits.

Naming

Synonym of Thymelaea myrtifolia.

Distribution

It is endemic to the Balearic Islands (Western Mediterranean).

Habitat

It is found both in dunes and mountain areas.

References:

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderMalvales
FamilyThymelaeaceae
GenusThymelaea
SpeciesThymelaea velutina
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