Balearic box

Buxus balearica, commonly known as the Balearic box, is an evergreen shrub or small tree belonging to the Buxaceae family. It is naturally distributed across several regions of the Mediterranean, including Algeria, Morocco, the Island of Sardinia, and Spain. This species was first described in 1785 by the botanist Lam. and is part of the genus Buxus, which includes various boxwood species. The Balearic box is adapted to the climate and ecosystems of the Mediterranean forest.