The species of genus Xanthium L. (Asteraceae) in the flora of Republic of Moldova

Abstract

The article contains results of the floristic research on the genus Xanthium L. in the fl ora of Republic of Moldova. As a result of the study, in this territory, 4 species were identified: X. strumarium L., X. albinum (Widd.) H. Scholz & Sukopp, X. orientale L. and X. spinosum L. The dichotomic key for species determination, the synonymy, habitat and biological characteristics of the highlighted species are given.