Plants

Málaga sea-lavender

Limonium malacitanum

A small coastal plant adapted to harsh conditions and prized for its botanical significance.

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Photograph of the landscape around Nerja and Maro; habitat illustration, not a photograph of the species

01. Where to find it

Rocky coastal sites in southern Málaga, including the Maro-Cerro Gordo area.

02. Why it matters

A southern Andalusian endemic listed among the area's threatened plants by the regional authority.

03. How to observe and protect it

Populations can be small; keep off vegetation along the edges of trails.

Reference source: Junta de Andalucía · Paraje Natural Acantilados Maro-Cerro Gordo. Some species are rare or protected: being listed in the sources does not mean you are likely to see them.