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Doronicum plantagineum is confirmed as a member of the Italian flora. Former reports of this species, or of D. hungaricum, from the Sila Massif (C Calabria) have been verified and are all referred to D. plantagineum. In addition to its confirmed presence in Sila, this species occurs in several localities of N Calabria (Pollino Massif and Verbicaro-Orsomarso mountains). D. plantagineum is a W Mediterranean species. Its S Italian stands are separated by more than 1000 km from its main area of distribution, the nearest localities being in SE France and NE Algeria. The presence of D. plantagineum in S Italy is therefore of particular phytogeographical interest. A map showing all known Italian localities of this species is provided.