Publications by authors named "Lorenzo Gil-Vives"
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- Coastal areas face rising seawater influence, impacting gardening practices, particularly with exotic species that may introduce invasive plants.
- This study evaluated the salinity tolerance of native geophytes to explore their potential as ornamental plants in salty coastal environments.
- Results showed that while both species exhibit some tolerance to low to moderate salinity, they do not qualify as halophytes; their ornamental use may be viable in these conditions.
Ethnopharmacological Relevance: The genus Eryngium is known for producing a wide range of bioactive compounds with proved medicinal properties. In the last years, research has focused on E. maritimum, with previous studies reporting anticancer, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFL. (Apiaceae) is a geophyte that inhabits in the dunes of the Mediterranean and Atlantic. Although it is a highly entomophilous species, there is little literature on its pollinator assemblage.
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