Using phylogeography to define conservation priorities: The case of narrow endemic plants in the Mediterranean Basin hotspot

Rare and vulnerable narrow endemic species represent distinct evolutionary units emerging from various temporal processes, and the preservation of such species is a key issue in biological conservation. Phylogeography has proven to be a relevant tool for distinguishing evolutionary units within species resulting from contrasted biogeographical events, and it can be leveraged to obtain historical and evolutionary perspectives. Yet, despite its...