The study focused on the effects of ecology (plant communities and topographical data) on
composition of essential oils (EOs) of some officinal wild plant species (Lamiales) …

Simple Summary In view of the rising demand for global health care, the traditional medical
knowledge is experiencing significant attention to meet the public health needs of …

Plants and natural products have played a significant role in curing and preventing a variety
of ailments occurring in humans and animals, and continue to provide new bioactive leads …

As sessile organisms, plants constantly face challenges from the external environment. In
order to meet these challenges and survive, plants have evolved a set of sophisticated …

Knowledge on alien species is needed nowadays to protect natural habitats and prevent
ecological damage. The presence of new alien plant species in Italy is increasing every day …

Understanding the reproductive system of mint (Mentha spp.) through self or open
pollination is critical for its improvement. In this study, fresh and dry weight, essential oil …

This paper presents an ethnobotanical survey of the traditional uses of plants in the
Reventino Massif (Calabria Region, Southern Italy). The aim of study was to record local …

The largest family of Solanaceae counts many species widespread worldwide, either wild
and cultivated. A lot of cultivated species of this family represent an important part of the …

Spontaneous lavender growing in uncultivated fields in Portugal have been used in
traditional medicine for internal and external uses. The essential oils (EOs) of Lavandula …

Our understanding of the richness and uniqueness of the flora growing on gypsum
substrates in Italy has grown significantly since the 19 th century and, even today, new plant …