Centaurea leuzeoides

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Plant in Armenia

Տերեփուկ լևզեյանման (“Terepuk Levzeyanman”)

Status

Was known in the former Soviet Union from the only population in Armenia. Exploring of Vayk region revealed two more populations of this species.

Habitat in Armenia

Grows in the floristic region of Dareleghis, close to village Martiros.

Habitat and ecology

Grows in dry rocky hills, on the height of 1600 – 2000 meters above sea level.

Biology and potential value

Has huge scientific value.

Measures of protection

Protection should be organized.