Coriaria ruscifolia subsp. microphylla

Coriaria ruscifolia subsp. microphylla belongs to the family Coriariaceae, a group of flowering plants. The subspecies was formally described by J.E.Skog in 1972, based on earlier work by Poir. This taxon is part of the species Coriaria ruscifolia and is distinguished by its smaller leaf size and other morphological traits. The genus Coriaria includes shrubs and small trees, often found in temperate and subtropical regions. Coriaria species are notable for their distinctive foliage and ecological roles in their native habitats. The subspecies is recognized within the broader taxonomic framework of the Coriariaceae family, which is characterized by its unique floral and fruit structures.