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Buxus L.
Genus composed of some 100 species, distributed across the wold. In North Africa it is represented by 2 species, both of Mediterranean Distribution.
Köhler, E. & Brückner, P. 1989. The genus Buxus (Buxaceae): aspects of its differentiation in space and time. Plant Systematics and Evolution Vol. 162, 1/4, Woody plants, evolution and distribution since the Tertiary: 267-283
Key to species
1 Leaves 13-30 mm. Inflorescence 5-6.5 mm in diameter. Fruit capsule 8-11 mm, with styles 1.5-2.5 mm Buxus sempervirens
1 Older leaves, 25-50 mm. Inflorescence 7-10 mm in diameter. Fruit capsule 10-14 mm, with styles 4-6 mm Buxus balearica
Updated by: H. Sainz & J. Charco.