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The flora of Cabrera Archipelago historically has received little scientific attention, due to its apparent little diversity and because it has been partly eclipsed by the important marine richness. In spite of this, the park's flora is quite rich, with c.500 species, with a high biogeographic interest (with endemic species to Cabrera, Gymnesians, thyerrenian area, and South-Eastern Iberian Peninsula) and also ecological interest (with unique ecological interactions). As for the alien and invasive plants, about 26 species, have been recorded, although it is necessary to periodically review their status. Currently, none of them represents an important ecological problem, being most of them restricted to the harbor area and military camp. In short, without practically anthropogenic disturbances, the flora of Cabrera National Park presents a good status of conservation, being an excellent outdoor laboratory to study how different species are adapting to the new conditions, both ecological and climatic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]