Phyto-toponyms of Arbutus unedo L. and their distribution in Sardinia (Italy).

ABSTRACT: The study shows the results of an inventory of place names connected to Arbutus unedo L., a Mediterranean species, widespread throughout Sardinia. The main aim was to compare the past distribution of place names, referring to the strawberry tree, to the current distribution of the species on the island. In addition, we investigated the meaning and the diversity of these local place names in the various communities. The result was a collection of 432 phyto-toponyms. 248 of them were used for an analysis of their distribution in the habitats, indicated on the Map of the Nature System in Sardinia, defined on the basis of the current vegetation typology. The persistence of the species in the various habitats was either confirmed or negated with in site investigations and interviews. 47.5% of m

SUBMITTER: Pinna C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5509287 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature