Gyrocaryum is a genus of plant in family Boraginaceae.[2] It contains a single species, Gyrocaryum oppositifolium, which is endemic to Spain.

Gyrocaryum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Boraginales
Family: Boraginaceae
Genus: Gyrocaryum
Valdés
Species:
G. oppositifolium
Binomial name
Gyrocaryum oppositifolium
Valdés

Distribution

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Its natural habitats are Mediterranean Matorral shrubland, and temperate bunchgrass-grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b López Jiménez, N.; Martínez Rodríguez, J. (2006). "Gyrocaryum oppositifolium". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T61661A12519641. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T61661A12519641.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. ^ Tropicos.org. Missouri Botanical Garden. 29 Dec 2016 <http://www.tropicos.org/Name/100346992>