Short communication, Note

https://doi.org/10.2478/botcro-2014-0009

Muhlenbergia schreberi J. F. Gmel (Poaceae), a new naturalized species in Croatia

Nejc Jogan ; Department of Biology, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Večna pot 111, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

Abstract

Muhlenbergia schreberi, nimblewill, is a widespread North American perennial grass species, slowly spreading in European countries, where it has been recorded in Spain, Switzerland, Italy, and Slovenia. In addition, a well naturalized population was discovered in Opatija (Northwestern Croatia, Croatian Littoral) in 2011 as described herein. It has been recognized as a persistent weed in some North American states, and in the last few decades its secondary European distribution range has been slowly increasing. Thus most probably it will also spread in Croatia and become classified as invasive.

Keywords

Croatia; Muhlenbergia schreberi; neophyte; nimblewill; potentially invasive species

Hrčak ID:

127809

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/127809

Publication date:

2.10.2014.

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