Ecology and genetic diversity of the dense-flowered orchid, Neotinea maculata, at the centre and edge of its range.

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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Species may occur over a wide geographical range within which populations can display large variation in reproductive success and genetic diversity. Neotinea maculata is a rare orchid of conservation concern at the edge of its range in Ireland, where it occurs in small populations. However, it is relatively common throughout the Mediterranean region. Here, factors that affect rarity of N....

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