Published in Scientific Papers. Series A. Agronomy, Vol. LXVI, Issue 2
Written by Mariana NICULESCU
Ruscus aculeatus L. (Ruscaceae), is a shrub with strong, erect stems bearing numerous phylloclades widespread in western, southern and southeastern Europe, in Anatolia and northern Africa. This species is cited from few places in Oltenia. Following field research in the forest habitats of southern Oltenia, important populations of this species were identified. Such populations were identified in the lower Jiului basin, in the forest base of the Segarcea, Perișor and Craiova Forestry Districts. The most important populations with a large number of individuals, increased vitality and good conservation status are found in the Dâlga and Țuglui arboretums. The species is found especially in the forests of the Quercus cerris and Q. frainetto, in the natural habitat - 91M0 Pannonian-Balkan oak - Oak forests (CLAS. PAL.: 41.76). Thirty populations of Ruscus aculeatus were identified and monitored in the Dâlga and Țuglui arbotretums.
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