Distributed throughout the continents, terrestrial orchids are known for their great species
richness and specificity in relation to pollinators and mycorrhizal symbionts. Moreover, a …

Abstract Background and Aims The terrestrial orchid genus Epipactis has become a model
system for the study of speciation via transitions from allogamy to autogamy, but close …

A new species of Epipactis from Bucegi Natural Park ROSCI0013, Southern Carpathians,
Central Romania is described. Three medium-sized populations of Epipactis bucegensis (65 …

Orchidaceae is one of the largest and the most widespread plant families with many species
threatened with extinction. However, only about 1.5% of orchids' genome sizes have been …

The Epipactis helleborine (L.) Crantz group is one of the most taxonomically challenging
species complexes within the genus Epipactis. Because of the exceptionally high levels of …

The purpose of our study was to determine the role of flower structure and nectar
composition in shaping the reproductive success (RS) of the generalist orchid Epipactis …

This work presents a summary of cytogenetic data, including new information, on several
species within the tribe Neottieae, with an update of the karyotype for 23 species belonging …

The Trigonella species possess medicinal, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical properties due
to the presence of many bioactive compounds. Its therapeutic effects are mostly valuable in …

Despite the clear circumscription of tribe Sobralieae (Orchidaceae), its internal relationships
are still dubious. The recently delimited genus Brasolia, based on previous Sobralia …

Abstract [eng] Many native plant species colonise anthropogenic habitats, but relatively little
information is available on the status and development of their populations under unusual …