Contribution to the flora of Murmansk Region (Russia): a new species of Veronica (Plantaginaceae)

Contribution to the flora of Murmansk Region (Russia): a new species of Veronica (Plantaginaceae)

Twelve species of Veronica (Plantaginaceae) are recorded from Murmansk Region (Russia). We report the first localities (N 67°35′42″ E 33°24′50″, 67°16′58″ 32°27′56″) of Veronica beccabunga for the region. The species distribution range in Europe extends to nearly 65 °N. The first find of V. beccabunga in Lapponia Imandrae in Russia is briefly described, and ecological data about its habitat are given. A dispersal route of this species from its northern range in Europe to the new isolated locality is suggested. The spread success could be explained by regional climatic changes along with the high degree of seed and vegetative survival of V. beccabunga. It is proposed to include this species in the next regional Red Data Book in the group “In need of monitoring”.

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