Opopanax persicus
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< On the list of Rare and Endangered Plants of Armenia
Plant in Armenia
Ճավշիր պարսկական (“Chavshir parskakan”)
Status
Only Three populations known in Armenia.
Habitat in Armenia
Met on Mt. Aragats, and around Tsakhkadzor.
Habitat and ecology
Grows in dry rocky hill slopes and forests.
Biology and potential value
Armenian populations make up the northern border of the natural habitat and have huge scientific interest. Contains ethereal oil.
Measures of protection
Control over the populations should be made.