Order (unplaced) Genus Lithodora Rank Species | ||
Similar Narcissus longispathus, Narcissus nevadensis, Diplotaxis siettiana, Lithodora oleifolia, Marsilea batardae | ||
Lithodora nitida is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is endemic to Spain. It is known by the common name viniebla azul.
This species is known from just a few mountain ranges. It occurs in thickets on rocky or sandy dolomite soils. It is associated with species such as Convolvulus boissieri, Pterocephalus spathulatus, Helianthemum frigidulum, Hormathophylla lapeyrousiana, Centaurea granatensis, Thymus granatensis, Sideritis incana, Viola cazorlensis, Erinacea anthyllis, Echinospartum boissieri, Genista longipes, and Vella spinosa.
The species is threatened by grazing and fire.
References
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