Ulex densus
Ulex densus is an evergreen shrub in the family Fabaceae endemic to Portugal.Description
Ulex densus is an evergreen shrub up to in height. It is densely ramified and forms a compact, closed pillow with dry brown stems and a bright green outside. It has spines up to long and secondary spines up to. Fruits are as large as the plant's calyx and have 1-2 seeds.Ulex densus grows in the central-west coast of Portugal, mainly on the Lisbon District, southern Leiria District and in the Arrábida Natural Park. It lives in woods and cliffs along the coast, but also Quercus forests more inland, from sea level to altitude and prefers limestone substrates.Threats
It is mainly threatened by quarries, urbanisation, industrial or commercial areas, communication networks, trampling, overuse and natural fires.