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In this study, we investigate patterns of morphological and ecological variation within Thymus sect. Mastichina, a Mediterranean lineage that includes the endangered species Thymus albicans. Previous genomic analyses revealed clear differentiation between two major groups corresponding to ploidy levels, in addition to additional genetic structure among diploid lineages.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Here, we integrate this genomic framework with detailed analyses of floral morphology and ecological niches to assess the correspondence between phenotypic, ecological and genetic variation.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Key Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Our results reveal substantial overlap among genetic lineages at both morphological and ecological levels. Although some differentiation is associated with ploidy level, particularly in floral traits, extensive variability within several lineages obscures clear taxonomic boundaries based on discrete morphological characters. In contrast, some diploid lineages (notably the C\u00e1diz and Algarve groups) show lower morphological variability but still both overlap in morphology and ecological niche. We morphologically characterized a recently discovered diploid lineage (Hercynian) that appears to be cryptic with the tetraploid T. mastichina. Patterns of admixture involving this Hercynian lineage, especially with the diploid Do\u00f1ana group, contribute to pronounced phenotypic overlap, whereas no significant effect of tetraploid introgression on diploid morphology was detected. Ecological niche analyses indicate that niche differentiation is associated primarily with ploidy level rather than among diploid lineages, except for the Hercynian group.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Overall, our results demonstrate a marked discordance between phenotypic variation and genetic structure, supporting the interpretation of Thymus sect. Mastichina as a complex of cryptic evolutionary lineages. 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