Erysimum aetnense
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Erysimum aetnense is a short-lived, polycarpic
Polycarpic
Polycarpic plants are those that flower and set seeds many times before dying....

 perennial herb endemic and found exclusively on Mt. Etna, in Sicily
Sicily
Sicily is a region of Italy, and is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Along with the surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Autonoma Siciliana Sicily has a rich and unique culture, especially with regard to the arts, music, literature,...

, Italy.

It grows from 1000 to 2000 meters above sea level and inhabits Genista aetnensis
Genista aetnensis
Genista aetnensis or Mount Etna Broom is a large shrub or small tree endemic to the island of Sicily, in Italy.It is a very common constituent of the garigue plant communities, Mediterranean shrubby vegetation, around the lower slopes of Mount Etna.Young plants are typical of brooms but as they age...

shrublands.
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