IRIS: A SIGNIFICANT ELEMENT OF THE MEDITERRANEAN LANDSCAPE

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  • S. PIGNATTI
  • A. UBRIZSY SAVOIA
  • S. VAROLI PIAZZA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4462/annbotrm-9074

Abstract

The Southern European species of Iris growing in dry, rocky places, stony ground, terra rossa, sandy, basalt and/or calcareous hills, maquis and coastal rocky slopes, are a neglected bioplasm resource of the Mediterranean landscape. These species have traditional uses and cultural significance and have inspired artists. Both natural and naturalised ornamental Iris species may help to improve and maintain the Mediterranean landscape by avoiding land erosion, fixing dunes and preserving coastal zones. These Iris species are a significant component of Mediterranean floristic diversity. Their conservation and use in traditional Mediterranean landscape gardening are emphasised.

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PIGNATTI, S., UBRIZSY SAVOIA, A., & VAROLI PIAZZA, S. (2000). IRIS: A SIGNIFICANT ELEMENT OF THE MEDITERRANEAN LANDSCAPE. Annali Di Botanica, 58. https://doi.org/10.4462/annbotrm-9074

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