New records of aquatic plants in Montenegro
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floristic novelties, native species, non-native species, protection, Balkan Peninsula, Helosciadium inundatum, Hydrocotyle verticillata, Potamogeton schweinfurthiiAbstract
We report the first records of six aquatic plant taxa in Montenegro, including four native species (Callitriche brutia Petagna ssp. brutia, Helosciadium inundatum (L.) W.D.J.Koch, Potamogeton schweinfurthii A.Benn., and Sparganium erectum ssp. neglectum (Beeby) K.Richt.), and two non-native species (Elodea nuttallii H.St.John and Hydrocotyle verticillata Thunb.). Of these, Hydrocotyle verticillata and Potamogeton schweinfurthii are new records for the Balkan Peninsula and Helosciadium inundatum is a new record for the western Balkans,. In addition, we report new Montenegran site records of five regionally rare species, including two native (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae L. and Potamogeton coloratus Hornem.) and three non-native species (Eleocharis caduca (Delile) Schultes in Roemer & Schultes, Elodea canadensis Michx., and Elodea densa Casp.). Mediterranean temporary ponds adjacent to Velika plaža (Long Beach) are important sites for aquatic plants. Assessment of the threat status of native taxa and important area for aquatic plants are suggested.
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