Thegenus <i>Carex</i> (Cyperaceae) in Kosovo
This study presents the first verified checklist of Carex taxa in Kosovo, based on field surveys (2022–2024), herbarium revisions and literature analyses. We recorded 52 species, including 19 subspecies and 1 variety, as well as 2 hybrids. Among them are 15 taxa newly reported for the flora of Kosovo. Most of the records come from the Sharri Mountains and the Albanian Alps of Kosovo, both national parks, although significant populations occur throughout the country. Several taxa are restricted to single localities, emphasising the urgent need for conservation efforts. These results refine the taxonomy and distribution of Carex in Kosovo and provide an important basis for future molecular and conservation studies in the Balkans.
Authors
- Naim Berisha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4715-0263)
- Helena Więcław (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8165-6532)
- Jacob Koopman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8235-1108)
- Elez Krasniqi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5899-6571)
- Xhavit Mala
- Renata Ćušterevska (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3849-6983)
- Fadil Millaku (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9392-9702)
Institutions
- University of Szczecin (PL)
- Jan Kochanowski University (PL)
- Kiskunság National Park (HU)
- University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava (SK)
- Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje (MK)
- University of Prishtina (XK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Acta Botanica Croatica
- Published
- 2025-09-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.37427/botcro-2026-011
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.75