Amaryllis belladonna L. (Amaryllidaceae; Amaryllidoideae), first record as naturalised geophyte in Tunisia and North Africa

Authors

  • Ridha El Mokni
  • Salvatore Pasta
  • Davide Pacifico

Keywords:

New records, Aliens, Bulbs, Sejnane, North Africa.

Abstract

Amaryllis belladonna L. is recorded for the first time as a naturalized non-native geophyte of the Tunisian and N-African flora. Distribution and habitat, brief morphological description, as well as taxonomic notes, are provided. Original photographs are also given.

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2020-05-29

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El Mokni, R., Pasta, S., & Pacifico, D. (2020). Amaryllis belladonna L. (Amaryllidaceae; Amaryllidoideae), first record as naturalised geophyte in Tunisia and North Africa. Hacquetia, 19(2), 331–336. Retrieved from https://ojs.zrc-sazu.si/hacquetia/article/view/8552

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