Nothoscordum Kunth (Amaryllidaceae, formerly Liliaceae or Alliaceae) in the NE Iberian Peninsula a confusing denizen of parks and gardens

Abstract

Two morphologically distinct plants of the genus Nothoscordum are examined, following long-term observation of populations in Catalonia and neighbouring Spanish territories. Morphological characters are contrasted, and the relevant literature consulted. The author’s conclusions support the recognition of two distinct species, postulated as N. × borbonicum and N. nudicaule. Key words: alien, Catalonia, false garlic, hybrid, Iberian Peninsula, invasive, Nothoscordum gr. gracile, nudicaule, × borbonicum, weed.

Se estudian dos plantas morfológicamente distintas del género Nothoscordum, siguiendo observaciones hechas durante dos décadas en Cataluña y tierras vecinas, España. Se contrastan los caracteres morfológicos consultando la literatura relevante. Las conclusiones del autor apoyan el reconocimiento de dos distintas especies, a saber, N. × borbonicum y N. nudicaule. Palabras claves: ajo fragante, alóctona, Cataluña, híbrido, invasora, mala hierba, Nothoscordum gr. gracile, nudicaule, × borbonicum, Península ibérica