alvarlegum
Alvarlegum is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family (Fabaceae). In some taxonomic treatments it is regarded as a monotypic genus, containing a single species native to parts of the Mediterranean region. The exact status of alvarlegum varies among databases, with some recognizing the genus as distinct while others place its species in related genera such as Cytisus or Genista. Molecular studies have contributed to ongoing discussions about its circumscription and tribal placement within Fabaceae.
Description: Plants assigned to alvarlegum are typically small shrubs or subshrubs with simple or pinnate leaves.
Habitat and distribution: Reports place alvarlegum in dry, rocky, limestone-rich habitats within the Mediterranean basin, including
Ecology and uses: The flowers attract bees and other pollinators, contributing to local pollination networks. There
Taxonomic history: The genus name and its circumscription have appeared variably in botanical literature over the