Juniperus sabina
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Plant in Armenia
Գիհի կազակական (“Gihi kazakakan”)
Status
Very rare species for Armenia. Only two populations are known; both of them are under the danger of disappearing.
Habitat in Armenia
Met in the floristic regions of Sevan and Meghri.
Habitat and ecology
Grows in rocky hills on average heights above sea level.
Biology and potential value
Efficiently reproducing through stump planting. The seeds do not grow if in the result of massive influence of entomological vermin. Produces ethereal oil. Medicinal Plant.
Measures of protection
The natural habitat should be protected, restored and expanded.