Végétation de la basse vallée de l'Azergues

Abstract

In spite of invading presence of Reynoutria japonica, the lower valley of the river Azergues shows still a diversified flora, specially in Chazay-d' Azergues (Rhône, France). Here, the site is still covered by a river forest (ripisylva) with some clearings. Fhe inventory for the last 30 years gives us more 150 species of which some relatively rare, specially Adoxa moschatellina, Allium angulosum, Carex pendula, Galanthus nivalis, Isopyrum thalictroides...