Fritillaria ( Liliaceae ) in Serbia : distribution , habitats and some taxonomic notes

Abstract

Notes on the distribution, taxonomy and ecology are presented for the following Fritillaria species in Serbia: F. gussichiae, F. macedonica, F. meleagris subsp. meleagris, F. messanensis subsp. gracilis, and F. montana. Nomenclature and taxonomy of F. montana are particularly discussed. Furthermore, certain ecological features (habitat, altitudinal and substrate preferences) are outlined for each Fritillaria taxon on the basis of field research, herbarium and literature data.