Arbutus canariensis
| Arbutus canariensis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Arbutus |
| Species: | A. canariensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Arbutus canariensis Veillard ex Duhamel 1800 | |
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Arbutus canariensis, known in Spanish as madroño canario, is a species of shrub or tree in the heath family. It is endemic to the Canary Islands of Spain, specifically Tenerife, La Gomera, Gran Canaria, El Hierro, and La Palma. It is threatened by habitat loss. [2]
References
- ↑ The Plant List, Arbutus canariensis Duhamel
- ↑ Bañares, A. et al. 1998. Arbutus canariensis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 20 August 2007.
External links
- Wildscreen Arkive
- National Arboretum Canberra (Australia), Arbutus canariensis, Canary Madrone photos and informal information
- UK Wildflowers, Arbutus canariensis, Canary Islands Strawberry Tree photos
- Useful Tropical Plants, Arbutus canariensis Images high-quality photos
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