Abstract
A study on pollen morphology and seed germination behaviour of Retama raetam (Forssk.) Webb ssp. gussonei (Webb) Greuter, endemic subspecies from Sicily and Calabria, is herein presented, aiming to preserve these populations strongly affected by anthropic pressure.
Acknowledgements
The authors thank Dr G. Fichera (Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Catania) for his valuable help in the preparation of the SEM photographs.