Abstract
Genista valsecchiae from SW Sardinia is described and illustrated as a species new to science. It is very similar toG. ephedroides and can be distinguished by morphological differences of habit and inflorescence. It typically occurs in the garigue or maquis and is widespread in SW Sardinia.
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Brullo, S., De Marco, G. Genista valsecchiae (Leguminosae), a new species from Sardinia. Pl Syst Evol 200, 273–279 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00984941
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