New insights into the anatomy of an endemic Hladnikia pastinacifolia Rchb
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We studied the anatomy of a rare narrow endemic species belonging to the Slovenian fl ora – Hladnikia pastinacifolia Rchb. Hladnikia is a monotypic genus with distinct taxonomic position within the Apiaceae family. The anatomical characteristics revealed by light and fl uorescence microscopy provided new insights regarding the pollen, leaf and root characteristics of H. pastinacifolia, improving the understanding of its biology and ecology. Pollination, drought tolerance, life cycle and unattractiveness to herbivores explain the species’ persistence in time. Autofl uorescence localized bioactive substances within secretory ducts and oil ducts.
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