The role played by exotic plants in urban ecosystems: comments on Spennemann, 2019
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https://doi.org/10.17161/eurojecol.v6i2.13432Keywords:
native versus exotic; urban ecology; urban ecosystems; urban biodiversity; urban planning; ornamental plants; Phoenix canariensis; birds; urban fauna; urban floraAbstract
The article written by Dirk HR Spennemann, and published in the European Journal of Ecology, addresses the role played by a palm tree species native to the Canary Islands as food source for several frugivore species found in Australian cities. This palm tree bears fruit throughout the year; therefore, it is a reliable food source in winter and helps increasing wildlife support. Spennemann avoids the native versus exotic dogmatic simplism; instead, he assesses the palm tree species based on its positive environmental impact.
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