A new invasive genus Grindelia (Asteraceae) from Armenia and new locations in NW and W Transcaucasia

Authors

  • Gabrielian E. Tz. Institute of botany after A. Takhtajyan NAS RA
  • Timukhin I. N. Federal State Budget Institution Sochi National Park
  • Tuniyev B. S. Federal State Budget Institution Sochi National Park
  • Aghababyan M. V. Institute of botany after A. Takhtajyan NAS RA

Keywords:

Asteraceae, Grindelia, invasive species, Armenia, NW & W Transcaucasia

Abstract

Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal, Curley-top gаmweed widely distributed in USA and S Canada. Later it was introduced into Balkan, Baltic countries, Ciscaucasus and S Asia. Recently in Armenia and several new locations in NW and W Transcaucasia were revealed. Description of species, ecology, associated species, colorful photos, the map of locations are given.

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Published

2016-06-25

How to Cite

E. Tz. Г., I. N. Т., B. S. Т., & M. V. А. (2016). A new invasive genus Grindelia (Asteraceae) from Armenia and new locations in NW and W Transcaucasia. TAKHTAJANIA, 3, 130–132. Retrieved from https://takht.sci.am/index.php/takhajania/article/view/112

Issue

Vol. 3 (2016)

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