Il Giardino del Balio (Erice, Sicilia): integrazione della flora autoctona in un parco urbano

ABTSRACT-The Garden of Balio (Erice, Sicily): integration of autochthonous flora in an urban park - The aim of this paper is to evidence the presence in Balio Garden, Erice (Province of Trapani, Sicily), of several autochthonous species characteristic of the calcareous cliffs of Monte San Giuliano. They are spontaneously integrated in the rupicolous vegetation of the garden to form, together with other cultivated species, an interesting assemblage of unique ornamental value. The possibility to use these species in gardening is suggested.