Herbs in forest meadows communities in view of their utilization and landscape
Maria Trzaskoś
Katedra Łąkarstwa, Akademia Rolnicza w Szczecinie ul. J. Słowackiego 17, 71-434 Szczecin, PolandJoanna Szydłowska
Katedra Łąkarstwa, Akademia Rolnicza w Szczecinie ul. J. Słowackiego 17, 71-434 Szczecin, PolandAnna Stelmaszyk
Katedra Łąkarstwa, Akademia Rolnicza w Szczecinie ul. J. Słowackiego 17, 71-434 Szczecin, PolandAbstract
The present study aimed at the assessment of the presence of herbs, both of medicinal and fodder value, in forest meadows. The evaluation was performed in northern and noth-western parts of Poland (Bory Tucholskie and Rokita at Przybiernów, and wierczyna at Szczecinek). The meadows were situated in various moisture conditions and on various soils, which decided abount their floristic composition and natural value. Of high natural value were plant communities from moist and very moist habitats. The most interesting were the meadows situated in Bory Tucholskie. Floristic analysis showed many species of herbs that were present in the sward of meadows which improved the fodder value of the sward such as Achillea millefolium, Taraxacum officinale, Plantago lanceolata, Daucus carota, and also herbs of medicinal value, e.g. Hypericum perforatum, Filipendula ulmaria, Lamnium album, Linaria vulgaris, Helichrysum arenarium as well as dietetic herbs such as Rumex acetosa, Mentha arvensis and others. The most differentiated were plant communities in Bory Tucholskie, whereas the least variation within the herbs was found in the wierczyna site. The described meadows also represent a high landscape value.
Katedra Łąkarstwa, Akademia Rolnicza w Szczecinie ul. J. Słowackiego 17, 71-434 Szczecin, Poland
Katedra Łąkarstwa, Akademia Rolnicza w Szczecinie ul. J. Słowackiego 17, 71-434 Szczecin, Poland
Katedra Łąkarstwa, Akademia Rolnicza w Szczecinie ul. J. Słowackiego 17, 71-434 Szczecin, Poland
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