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Glaux maritima L. (Primulaceae), a new plant species in SE Europe

A small population of circumholoarctic species Glaux maritima L. (Primulaceae) was discovered in Mediterranean part of Croatia, on the riverbank of the river Zrmanja. This is the first record of G. maritima in SE Europe, and the third record in the Mediterranean, apart from Spain and Asian part of Turkey. It was found on the open riverbank within sub-halophytic vegetation, forming a small population of several dozen erect stems, most probably clonally propagated. The site is characterized by a constant protrusion of seawater. We propose to classify this species as critically endangered (CR) on national level due to small population size and fragile habitat, which requires active protection and conservation.

conservation ; Dalmatia ; halophytes ; Lysimachia maritima ; rare species ; Zrmanja river

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