Eryngium wanaturii
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< On the list of Rare and Endangered Plants of Armenia
Plant in Armenia
Երնջնակ Վանատուրի (“Yernjnak Vanaturi”)
Status
Rare and disappearing species. Only few populations known in Armenia. The number is rapidly decreasing.
Habitat in Armenia
Met in the floristic region of Dareleghis and Aparan.
Habitat and ecology
Grows in rocky hills and pools, on the height of 1800 – 2000 meters above sea level.
Biology and potential value
Reproduction is very slow. Decorative plant. Has huge scientific interest.
Measures of protection
Reserve should be created on Mt. Arailer. Should be included in the Botanical Park of Yerevan. Included in the Red Book of the former Soviet Union.