Polygala balansae, a new bush to Europe, at risk of extinction in Spain

Wednesday, May 5, 2010 - 05:10 in Paleontology & Archaeology

Researchers at the University of Granada (UGR) have studied the natural history and conservation status in Spain of the only known population of Polygala balansae in Europe, a thorny bush that can grow up to 1.5 metres high, which was previously thought to be exclusive to Morocco. The team of scientists is calling for it to be protected and included on the list of threatened species...

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