Endemic species identified in the flora of the Transylvanian plain (Mureş county)
November 17, 2014
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| Article Title: | Endemic species identified in the flora of the Transylvanian plain (Mureş county) |
| Authors: | Sămărghiţan M., Oroian S., Tănase C. |
| Affiliation: | 1 Mureş County Museum, Department of Natural Sciences, Tîrgu Mureş 2,3 University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of PharmacyTîrgu Mureş |
| Abstract: | The aim of this study is to analyze the floristic diversity of the Transylvanian Plain (Mureș County) and to highlight the presence of some endemic and subendemic species in this area. In Mureş County, the Transylvanian Plain, stretches on the north of the Mureş River and it is a lowland region consisting of gently rolling hills (average elevation – 400 m), with wide valleys formed by the tributaries of the Mureş river that crosses among the hills. The analysis studied the floristical diversity of the area taking into consideration the presence of some endemic species that gives specificity to the flora of the Transylvanian Plain. Among endemic species we mention Aconitum lycoctonum L. em. Koelle ssp. moldavicum (Hacq.) Jalas, Astragalus exscapus L. ssp. transsilvanicus (Barth) Jav., Pulsatilla vulgaris Mill. ssp. grandis (Wender.) Zämels etc. There is a stringent need for effective protection and conservation of these species and their habitats as they are affected by the constantly growing human impact. |
| Keywords: | endemic species, Mureş County, Transylvanian Plain |
| *Correspondence: | Mihaela SĂMĂRGHIŢAN, Mureş County Museum, Department of Natural Sciences, 24 Horea Street, RO-540036 Tîrgu Mureş, Romania, +40 740187873, msamarghitan@yahoo.com |
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