Sorbus maderensis explained

Sorbus maderensis is a species of rowan in the family Rosaceae that is endemic to Madeira. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Etymology

Sorbus is the Latin name for the fruit of the service tree. Maderensis means 'from Madeira'.^[1]

References

• Fernandes, F. . 2017 . Sorbus aucuparia subsp. maderensis . 2017 . e.T30337A103201926 . 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T30337A103201926.en . 12 November 2021.

Notes and References

1. Gledhill, David (2008). "The Names of Plants". Cambridge University Press. (hardback), (paperback). pp 247, 356