Kingdom Plantae Family Grossulariaceae Scientific name Ribes sardoum | Order Saxifragales Genus Ribes Rank Species | |
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Ribes sardoum, commonly called Sardinian currant, is a species of plant in the gooseberry family. It is endemic to Italy, found only on the island of Sardinia.
Distribution
There is only one known population Ribes sardoum in Sardinia, occurring around 900 metres (3,000 ft) above sea level, in a small south-east facing valley. The species grows on limestone substrates.
Its natural habitats are in Mediterranean shrubby vegetation and rocky areas. It is an IUCN Red List Critically Endangered plant species and IUCN Top 50 Campaign Mediterranean Island Plants, threatened by habitat loss. The total number of individuals is about 100.
References
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