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Hay meadows in the High Weald of Sussex.
The ancient hay meadows at Wakehurst, Kew's wild botanic garden, are described, and many of the species which go to make up these High Weald grasslands are illustrated. Native Sussex hay meadows and North American prairie grasslands are compared. -
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Diversity and distribution of ferns and clubmosses in the eastern canyons of Isalo National Park, Madagascar.
– In contrast to the flowering plants, the pteridophyte flora of Madagascar is still understudied. While several studies have been published on the eastern and central parts of the island, there are currently few works dedicated to the pteridophytes of southwestern Madagascar. The aim of this work is to increase... -
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The Resurrection of Ancistrocladus pachyrrhachis (Ancistrocladaceae) from Liberia.
Ancistrocladus pachyrrhachis (Ancistrocladaceae), described in 1950, is resurrected and compared with A. barteri, the species with which it was synonymised in 2005. The fruits of Ancistrocladus barteri and A. pachyrrhachis are described and illustrated here for the first time, and a full description of the species is provided, as is...Jongkind, Carel ; Van der Burgt, Xander
West Africa, Ancistrocladus pachyrrhachis, Liberia, Liana, Coastal forest, and Ancistrocladaceae
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Geography and ecology shape the phylogenetic composition of Amazonian tree communities.
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Palynotaxonomy of Centauropsis (Compositae, Vernonieae) an endemic genus from Madagascar.
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The Nomenclature and Typification of Musa basjoo (Musaceae).
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Making the Wakehurst prairie.
The creation of the North American prairie gardens at Wakehurst Place is described, with details of different stages in the planting, designed to form a species‐rich perennial sward which will be self‐sustaining.Wenham, Jo
Sussex (England), Wakehurst Place, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Wakehurst Place, Prairie plants, Prairie grasslands, and Grasslands
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Seeking a Hideout: Caves as Refuges for Various Functional Groups of Bryophytes from Terceira Island (Azores, Portugal).
Caves represent sites of great geological and biological interest. For most taxonomic groups, caves represent one of the most challenging ecosystems due to their extreme conditions. However, these places are rich in biodiversity, and some groups, such as bryophytes, can take advantage of these conditions. Bryophytes from twelve caves on...