The ornamental flora of Wstern Sicily

The ornamental flora of western Sicily was studied in an area which covers three provinces : Palermo, Agrigento and Trapani. A total of 95 towns and villages were visited and ornamental plants growing in the public green areas were studied. The ornamental flora of this area reaches a total of 633 species, which belong to 120 families and 364 genera. Fabaceae, Asteraceae and Rosacea are the best represented families.