About Linaria ricardoi Cout.
Species Identity
Linaria ricardoi Cout. is an annual plant that has thick, linear leaves with slightly curled tips.
Flower Characteristics
It produces between 15 and 20 flowers, each with a small violet corolla that measures 9 to 12 millimeters.
Endemic Range
This species is endemic to southern Portugal, found in the interior of the Alentejo region.
Specific Distribution
Its main distribution is centered in the Beja District, specifically occurring in the areas of Redondo, Ferreira do Alentejo, Beja, Alvito, Cuba and Serpa.
Associated Habitats
It grows in association with grain fields including wheat and oat, and less commonly barley, as well as fallow lands and meadows located within traditional or montado olive groves.
Rare Habitats
It rarely grows on embankments and roadside verges.
Soil Preferences
It thrives in these habitats due to the reduced application of herbicides, and it prefers clay-based, alkaline soils.
