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2011 (English)In: Perspectives in plant ecology, evolution and systematics, ISSN 1433-8319, E-ISSN 1618-0437, Vol. 13, no 3, p. 227-244Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]
Colchicum autumnale is a perennial hysteranthous geophyte, which is native to Europe. It is characteristic of periodically wet to moderately moist grasslands but also occurs in alluvial forests. This article gives an overview of the taxonomy, distribution, life cycle, and population biology of C. autumnale and puts special emphasis on its morphology, germination and its response to competition and management.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2011. Vol. 13, no 3, p. 227-244
Keywords [en]
Colchicaceae, Grassland, Species biology, Management
National Category
Botany
Research subject
Biology
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:kau:diva-37729DOI: 10.1016/j.ppees.2011.04.001ISI: 000296000300008OAI: oai:DiVA.org:kau-37729DiVA, id: diva2:857252
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