Contribución al conocimiento de la flora de Segura-Cazorla (Andalucía, España)

En el presente trabajo se dan localidades de plantas recolectadas por los autores en Segura-Cazorla pertenecientes a táxones que, hasta el momento, no habían sido citados en el mencionado macizo montañoso, junto con algunas otras que, por su rareza en sí mismo, se ha estimado interesante incorporarlas. Asimismo se incluyen localidades para ciertas especies que, habiendo sido reseñadas en determinados trabajos, no han sido recogidos en los catálogos florísticos publicados posteriormente.

Catálogo liquénico de las calizas de Madrid (España)

Se da a conocer un primer catálogo de la flora liquénica que coloniza los roquedos pontienses, o del páramo, situados entre las cuencas de los ríos Henares y Tajuña (Madrid, España). Se relacionan en total 101 táxones, once de los cuales son nuevas citas para la flora española, con comentarios acerca de su ecología y corología.

Líquenes silicícolas de la Sierra del Relumbrar (Oeste de Albacete, España)

Resultados florísticos de la exploración del extremo oriental de Sierra Morena, de rocas ácidas y duras (cuarcitas y pizarras). Se da cuenta del hallazgo de 105 especies, en su mayor parte mediterráneas, aunque con la ausencia de las especies termófilas de las zonas bajas del SE. Se ofrece la descripción de algunas especies que no ha sido posible identificar, así como la de otras especies poco conocidas o escasamente citadas. Destaquemos entre ellas las incluidas en el resumen en inglés.

Establecimiento de una red de valoración de pureza atmosférica en la provincia de La Coruña (España) mediante bioindicadores liquénicos

Se estudia la flora liquénica epifita de los alrededores de la Central T6rmica de Meirama (La Coruña) estableciendo índices biocenóticos (IPA. Diversidad y Frecuencia) y proponiéndose una escala cualitativa de toxisensíbilidad. Se adjunta un catálogo que comprende todos los líquenes epífitos reconocidos, entre los cuales hay 70 nuevas citas para la región (muestras testigo depositadas en MAF-Lich.).

Datos florísticos sobre la comarca de «El Salobral» (Toledo, España)

Se citan algunos táxones de la comarca y su caracterización fitosociológica.

Datos florísticos sobre la comarca de Las Corchuelas (Parque Natural de Monfragúe, Cáceres, España)

Se comentan brevemente algunos táxones interesantes herborizados en la comarca de Las Corchuelas (Parque Natural de Monfragiie).

Notas florísticas sobre el Valle del Paular (Madrid, España)

Se comentan veinte táxones herborizados en el Valle del Paular, que presentan algún interés corológico regional.

Datos florísticos sobre la comarca de la Sagra (Toledo, España)

Se comentan brevemente algunos taxones herborizados en la comarca de La Sagra. Se incluyen claves para determinar especies de los géneros Legousia, Scabiosa y Spergularia.

Datos florísticos sobre la comarca del Embalse de Santillana (Madrid, España)

Se relacionan y comentan una serie de taxones poco conocidos de la comarca madrileña del Embalse de Santillana.

Táxones de las comarcas de Tamajón y Valdepeñas de la Sierra (Guadalajara, España)

Se estudian algunos taxones de las comarcas de Tamajón y Valdepeñas de la Sierra que presentan cierto interés ecológico o corológico.

List of species and vegetal communities of Isla Grosa (Murcia, España)

The vegetal population of Isla Grosa, island located in the neighbourhood of Mar Menos (Mediterranean Sea), is studies. It is registered the presence of the association Mayteno-Periplocetum. Likewise a registrer of other species is given, being this the first vegetal contribution to this volcanic island.

New records of interesting xenophytes in the Iberian Peninsula. V

As a continuation of previous research on the naturalization of non-native vascular plants in the Iberian Peninsula new chorological data are presented for 16 xenophytes recorded between 2010 and 2014, mostly in the provinces of Huelva and Barcelona (Spain) and in the Algarve and Estremadura (Portugal). For each taxon details about distribution, habitats occupied, previous records, degree of naturalization, etc. are provided. Lachenalia bulbifera and Cyperus albostriatus are probably reported for the first time in the wild in Europe, as are Gamochaeta filaginea, and Dysphania anthelmintica and Oenothera lindheimeri for Portugal and Spain respectively. Cosmos bipinnatus is cited as a novelty for the Algarve (Portugal). Newly reported or confirmed for the province of Huelva are: Amaranthus hypochondriacus, Epilobium brachycarpum, Nephrolepis cordifolia, Ficus microcarpa, Tamarix parviflora and Tamarix ramosissima, while Atriplex semibaccata, Chloris truncata, and Elymus elongatus subsp. ponticus are new for Barcelona. Finally, Passiflora caerulea is a novelty for both Barcelona and Huelva provinces.

Phytogeographic characterization of Gran Canaria Island (Canary Islands-Spain)

Studies on the flora and fauna of the Canary Islands show that this Archipelago is one of the planet’s diversity hot spots. However, an analysis of the differences in the phytogeographic characteristics of each of the islands that make up this Archipelago is lacking. This article focuses on the phytogeographic characterization of the island of Gran Canaria. This island exhibits geological and climatic characteristics resulting in a rich vascular flora, including endemic species and genera that are significantly different from the other islands of the Archipelago. These differences are verified through statistical analysis of the existing similarity between the floras of the members of the Canary Islands. This study also analyses the subdivision of Gran Canaria Island, indicating that there are three well-differentiated areas on the island itself. Finally, this study argues that these areas, themselves, should be considered biogeographic sectors.

The consequences of child-parent violence reflected in a life story

A process of social transformation allied with ongoing changes to the family has made possible the existence of a relatively little-known phenomenon: that of child-parent violence, which is raised as one of the most commonly experienced forms of violence in the family environment. Based on the study of this phenomenon, in our research we have used the qualitative technique of a life story, making use of a field diary in which we have taken notes on our daily work in the therapeutic context, for the purposes of mitigating the effects of such a process. The following research objectives were set: establishing the connection existing between family education style and the use of violence by the minor; and evaluating the extent to which family therapy mitigates the use of violence by the minor. The family education model, together with other dimensions, results in situations of child-parent violence occurring repeatedly, with continuing negative reinforcement from both parties in order to maintain a recurrent cycle of conduct, from which it is difficult to «escape» other than through a process of ongoing psychological therapy.

Discovering keys to explain social policies within the social and democratic rule-of-law sate

There is a collective worldview on social policies that is expressed and understood by university professionals. However, it takes students time to construct this knowledge. Here, we provide fundamental ideas and a dynamic to facilitate learning of social policies. The preparation of a brief dictionary of significant terms is to be constructed as a group, alongside the maieutic work to be carried out by the teacher. The goal is to discover keys to understand the meaning of social policies and the underlying values that sustain a social and democratic rule-of-law state such as the one proposed in the Spanish Constitution of 1978. Attention is focused on the structure of the mixed welfare state. This is an integral proposal and comprises three dimensions. First, it considers the state and its possible welfare agents: business, market, the Church and civil society. The attitudes with which universal and inclusive social action is promoted, breaking radically with the aid-based meaning contained in other systems, are then addressed. Finally, we examine human dignity as a principle and aim of intervention, a basis for understanding other concepts such as human, social, labour and political rights. It is to be hoped that these pages prove useful for both teaching staff and students.