Plopul salt marshes (Tulcea county) - An unique area for halophytes in Romania

• Autores: Vasile Ciocarlan, Mihaela Ioana Georgescu, Elena Savulescu, Paulina Anastasiu
• Localización: Acta horti botanici bucurestiensis, ISSN 0374-1273, Nº. 40, 2013, págs. 27-32
• Idioma: inglés
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  • The Plopul salt marshes, Tulcea County, developed within the perimeter of Lake Beibugeac, have been identified as having a high concentration of halophytes on a relatively small area of about 100 ha. These have formed vegetal communities that fit within two types of Natura 2000 habitats: 1310 Communities of Salicornia and other annuals colonising mud and sand and 1530* Pannonic salt steppes and salt marshes. Four of the 57 species recorded are rare at national level: Halocnemum strobilaceum, Limonium bellidifollium subsp. danubiale, Limonium meyeri and Salicornia prostrata. The area currently has a SPA (Special Protection Area) status, but the unique concentration of halophytes, the presence of Natura 2000 habitats and of rare species, also recommend the area for designation as a SCI (Sites of Community Interest).