Leontodon saxatilis (Asteraceae) a new species for the Bulgarian flora
Leontodon saxatilis (Asteraceae) a new species for the Bulgarian flora
Leontodon saxatilis is reported as new to the Bulgarian flora. The species has been found in two localities in North-West Bulgaria, the Balkan Foothills floristic region. It grows in mezophytic meadows of secondary herbaceous communities belonging to Chrysopogono-Danthonion Kojic 1957. Chromosome number 2n = 8 has been established. A key for the identification of the Bulgarian species of the genus Leontodon is provided in the article.