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Revista Peruana de Biología
On-line version ISSN 1727-9933
Abstract
TOVAR, Oscar. Estudio Florístico de los Pastizales de la Costa Norte del Perú. Rev. peru biol. [online]. 2005, vol.12, n.3, pp.397-413. ISSN 1727-9933.
This paper describes 84 species of the Peruvian north coast pastures, from Tumbes Trujillo (3º30' 8º S). Savannas are predominant vegetation type in the area, where algarrobo Prosopis pallida is the dominant tree and the pastures are basically Poaceae (grasses) over a large area. Keys for taxonomic identification of families, genera and species are included, and commentaries on geographical distribution.
Keywords : Pastures; Coast; Poaceae; Peru; Flora.