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P. OmoriJca has a restricted distribution, being only known to 

 occur on both sides of the river Drina, which forms the boundary 



between Servia and Bosnia. It was discovered in S.W. Servia in 

 1875 by Dr. Pancic. It grows on Hmestone rocks at 2,700-5,300 

 ft. altitude, sometimes forming pure woods. This species was 

 introduced to Kew in 1889, where it succeeds better than any 



