Biological and morphological traits of Mertensia rivularis (Turcz.) DC. (Boraginaceae) in connection with its ecologyстатьяИсследовательская статья
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Аннотация:The paper presents the results of a comparative study on the structure of the vegetative organs in Mertensia rivularis and M. maritima. Common structural layout of their epetiolar leaf structure has been proven; particulation of the shoot system has been revealed in both studied species, yet it has been found to be completely absent in the roots of M. rivularis. It has also been revealed that in M. rivularis, leaf bases contribute to the peripheral zone formation in the annual shoot, forming a so-called ‘leaf sheath’ along the entire organ. Traits of resemblance in the structure of vegetative organs are demonstrated and diagnostic interspecific differences are indicated.This work was carried out in accordance with Government order for the Lomonosov MoscowState University (project No 121032500084-6).