Bupleurum elatum
Bupleuro delle Madonie
| Family |
| Umbelliferae |
| Genus |
| Bupleurum |
| Species |
| elatum |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| General Description |
| A critically endangered shrub with roughly 400-600 individuals remaining. Its remote habitat makes it difficult to estimate the distribution of the plant. |
| Habitat |
| North-facing shady slopes of inland cliffs and deep valley at an altitude of 700-900 m. Prefers cold, wet winds with little soil. |
| Leaf Description |
| Twice as long as they are wide with 7-9 veins. Basal leaves are spear shaped and grip the stem at the base. |
| Propagation |
| Reproduces only from seed. |