Teucrium cossonii D. Wood subsp. punicum Mayol, Mus, Rosselló & N. Torres

Spice Inflorescence detail In the field Inflorescence

Family: LABIATAE (LAMIACEAE)

Genus: Teucrium

Province distribution: Balearic Islands.

Distribution in the islands: Ibiza.

General distribution (Phytogeography): Mediterranean (Balearic)

IUCN Category: ENEndangered

Life-forms: Chameophyte.

Habitats: Rocky coastlines. Rocky coastlines.

Characteristics: Teucrium cossonii is endemic to Mallorca and Eivissa. Pituesean populations have been considered as a subspecies distinct form the anominated Mallorquin subsp. punicum. This is because the inflorescence is more elongated and larger than the Mallorquin subspecies.