THE ANATOMICAL STRUCTURE OF SYMPHYOTRICHUM SQUAMATUM, AN ALIEN PLANT IN ROMANIAN FLORA
Journal: Acta Horti Botanici Bucurestiensis
Year: 2024

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in alien plant species because of their substantial impact on biological diversity, ecosystems, and economy. These species are often characterized by their capacity to rapidly colonize diverse habitats. Symphyotrichum squamatum, an alien species for Romanian flora, displays invasive tendencies in various European countries, showing adaptability to a wide range of habitats, particularly those with high soil moisture. While previous research has f