Do Reproductive Traits of Invasive Populations of Scotch Broom, (Fabaceae), Outperform Native Populations?

Reproductive traits are among the most important factors in determining the success of species establishment and invasion in a new area. Studies on transcontinental invasions have revealed that invasive species perform better in the invasive range than in their native ranges. We assumed that the same regularity exists in intracontinental invasions and thus investigated whether the reproductive traits of Scotch broom, , perform better in the alien invasive range in Europe compared to its native range in the same continent.

Study on the Rare Semiaquatic Plant (Elatinaceae) in Lithuania: Population Density, Seed Bank and Conservation Challenges.

Background: Wet, intermittently flooded freshwater coastal and shallow water habitats are notable for their high biodiversity. Many of the usually semiaquatic annuals or small perennials common in such habitats are in decline due to the high sensitivity of such habitats to changes caused by anthropogenic and natural factors. The Euro-Siberian semiaquatic rarely occurs in Lithuania and is protected there and in other Baltic and Central European countries.

(Cyperaceae), a newly-discovered native species in Lithuania: population, habitats and threats.

A previously unrecorded native species, (Cyperaceae), was discovered in the southern part of Lithuania in 2020. Although this species has a large distribution area in other parts of Eurasia, it is currently recognised as threatened in many European countries. Recordings of in Lithuania had been expected, as these plants do occur or have been reported to occur in neighbouring regions.