Smyrniopsis Armena
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Plant in Armenia
Սմիրնիոպսիս հայկական (“Smirniopsis haykakan”)
Status
The number is rapidly decreasing due to the intensive collections for raw materials.
Habitat in Armenia
Met only in the floristic region of Dareleghis.
Habitat and ecology
Grows on dry rocky hills, on the height of 2000 – 2200 metes above sea level.
Biology and potential value
Very big, yellowish plant (up to 2.5 meters high).
Measures of protection
Full protection of the species should be made. Should be included in the Botanical Park of Yerevan as a decorative plant. Included in the Red Book of the former Soviet Union.