Peucedanum palustre
Peucedanum palustre (L.) Moench
Apiaceae – Carrot family
Conservation status. Regionally extinct [RE]. BDA.
Morphology and biology. Perennial. Stems 50–100 cm, hollow and striate. Leaves 2–6-pinnate, lobes linear or lanceolate. Flowers small, white or pink, in a compound umbel. Fruit ellipsoid or ovate, with 3 prominent ridges. Fl. VII–VIII, fr. VIII–X. Reproduction by seeds, hydrochoric.
Habitats and populations. In wet places and swamps. Last collection of the species was in 1947.
Distribution in Bulgaria. Znepole Region (Choklyovsko swamp); 650 m alt.
General distribution. Europe and W Siberia.
Threats. Draining of fresh water bodies in the lowlands; redirection of river beds; building of mini-water power stations. The locality in Choklyovsko swamp is probably destroyed due to peat exploitation and related decrease of water level.
Conservation measures taken. The species is protected by the BiodiversityAct. Choklyovsko swamp was restored and proclaimed as a protected site.
Conservation measures needed. Targeted research for rediscovery of this species in the Bulgarian flora. Reintroduction of the species from seeds from neighbouring countries.
References. Jordanov 1947; Stojanov et al. 1967; Kuzmanov & Andreev 1982; Andreev 1984.
Author: Dimitar Dimitrov
