First confirmed record of Elodea canadensis Michx. (Hydrocharitaceae) in Greece

Poulis, Georgios; Zervas, Dimitrios

doi:10.1515/hacq-2017-0001

Abstract

The paper confirms the presence of Elodea canadensis Michx. in Greece and outlines the history of contradictory relevant reports. This is also the first report of the species′ presence in the transboundary lake Great Prespa.

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First confirmed record of Elodea canadensis Michx. (Hydrocharitaceae) in Greece

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