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Linaria multicaulis (Scrophulariaceae) in Sicily: an investigation within its subspecific and varietal ranks
Linaria multicaulis (Scrophulariaceae) in Sicily: an investigation within its subspecific and varietal ranks
Authors:
Fichera G.
, De Santis C.
, Giardina G.
, De Leonardis W.
, Zizza A.
Publication:
Bocconea
Pages:
585-595
Article history:
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Abstract
The taxa belonging to the group of Linaria multicaulis (L.) Miller growing in Sicily have been studied. Four entities, put in the rank of subspecies and variety, are circurnscribed and described. Arnong them, three are new: L. multicaulis subsp. multicaulis var. panormitana, L. multicaulis subsp. aetnensis and L. multicaulis subsp. multicaulis var. messanensis. All the described taxa are Sicilian endemics. In addition an identification key and a distribution map are provided.
