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Sanicula azorica

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Sanicula azorica
Sanicula azorica on the Botanical Garden of Faial
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Apiales
Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Sanicula
Species:
S. azorica
Binomial name
Sanicula azorica
Guthnick ex Seub.

Sanicula azorica, the Azores sanicle, (Portuguese: erva-do-capitão) is a perennial plant in the family Apiaceae. It is endemic to the Azores, Portugal.

Description

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Sanicula azorica is a perennial plant with strongly cut leaves. It has small bouquets with densely clustered white flowers (usually more than three).[1]

Distribution and habitat

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Sanicula azorica is present in six of the nine Azorean islands, specifically in Santa Maria, São Miguel, Terceira, São Jorge, Pico and Faial.[2] It inhabits ravines and natural forests associated with laurisilva, in shady and humid places, usually above 400 m (1,300 ft) in altitude.[3][1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Sanicula azorica Guthn. ex Seub. (Apiaceae) - Erva-do-capitão". siaram.azores.gov.pt. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  2. ^ "Sanicula azorica Guthnick ex Seub". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Sanicula azorica Guthnick ex Seub". Flora-On. Retrieved 13 March 2021.