Isoetes durieui (Isoetaceae) – a new species to the Flora Palaestina Region
Isoetes durieui (Isoetaceae) – a new species to the Flora Palaestina Region
Isoetes durieui, a Mediterranean lycophyte, is reported for the first time from the southern Levant, significantly extending its known range. Newly discovered populations inhabit rare, non-calcareous sandy clay soils – often near vernal ponds. These sites, largely unprotected, are threatened by habitat loss. The findings highlight both the underexplored status of Isoetes in the region and the importance of conserving its unique habitats.
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