Kingdom Plantae Family Rubiaceae Tribe Rubieae Rank Species | Order Gentianales Subfamily Rubioideae Genus Asperula | |
Asperula virgata, the rod-shaped woodruff, is a species in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Turkey, and is found in Erzurum and Artvin provinces. It can be found on limestone scree, between elevations of 700–1,100 m. It is threatened by overgrazing, road construction, dam construction and erosion.
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