Long neglected diversity in the Accursed Mountains (western Balkan Peninsula): Ranunculus bertisceus is a genetically and morphologically divergent new species (original) (raw)

2021, Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society

using flow cytometry, differ. We propose a taxonomic treatment with lectotype designation for both taxa and provide descriptions and an identification key. Last but not least, these cold-adapted species mostly growing on northerly exposed humid screes are highly threatened due to the global warming and should be ranked endangered according to IUCN criteria. Cerastium hekuravense known only from three localities is likely one of the most endangered mountain plant species of the Balkan Peninsula.

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