Kingdom Plantae Family Caryophyllaceae Scientific name Minuartia dirphya | Order Caryophyllales Genus Minuartia Rank Species | |
Similar Minuartia patula, Minuartia uniflora, Minuartia nuttallii, Minuartia douglasii, Minuartia cherlerioides | ||
Minuartia dirphya is a rare species of plant in the Caryophyllaceae family. It is endemic to Mt. Dirfi on Euboea in Greece. It is restricted to the higher peaks of this single mountain on an island with many endemic plant species. Its natural habitat is Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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