Mentha cervina communities in Portugal

Vasco Silva; Orlanda Póvoa; Maria Dalila Espírito-Santo; Teresa Vasconcelos; Ana Monteiro

Mentha cervina communities in Portugal

Vasco Silva, Orlanda Póvoa, Maria Dalila Espírito-Santo, Teresa Vasconcelos, Ana Monteiro

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Abstract

Mentha cervina is traditionally used in the Alentejo region as a seasoning for fish dishes, as well as for medicinal purposes. The species has been disappearing in the wild, due mainly to excessive collection, overgrazing, and habitat destruction. Fifteen M. cervina locations situated in mainland Portugal and Spain (Extremadura) were studied using the phytosociological approach. M. cervina is characteristic of the Menthion cervinae alliance - tall therophyte plant communities with a long flooding period that lasts until summer. AU the relevés correspond to the Cypero badii-Menthetum cervinae association.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	73-79
Number of pages	7
Journal	Lazaroa
Volume	30
Publication status	Published - Oct 2009
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Habitat of community interest
Iberian peninsula
Menthion cervinae
Temporary ponds

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Mentha cervina communities in Portugal

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