Cenchrus spinifex – a new grass species from Croatia

Authors and affiliation

• Katija Dolina University of Dubrovnik, Institute for Marine and Coastal Research, Kneza Damjana Jude 12, HR-20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia
• Nenad Jasprica University of Dubrovnik, Institute for Marine and Coastal Research, Kneza Damjana Jude 12, HR-20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia
• Filip Verloove Meise Botanic Garden, Nieuwelaan 38, B-1860 Meise, Belgium

Abstract

This article reports on Cenchrus spinifex Cav. (Poaceae) as a new alien species in Croatia. Cenchrus spinifex was found in autumn 2023 on the Pelješac peninsula in the southernmost part of the country. It occurs on ruderal sites with sandy soils. The morphology, habitat and distribution of the species in the Mediterranean and south-east Europe are briefly described and discussed.

Keywords

eastern Adriatic, invasive alien species, NE Mediterranean, Poaceae, ruderal habitats

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