Red List of Endemic Plants of the Caucasus: Armenia, Azerbaidjan, Georgia, Iran, Russia, and Turkey. 2014. (MSB, 125). illus. XVI, 451 p. 4to. Hardcover.

With over 2.700 endemic plant taxa, including relict species, such asthe near threatened 'Pinus eldarica', the Caucasus region is one of theworld's most beautiful and important biodiversity hotspots. The Red Listprovides the first floristic and conservation analysis of the plantsof the region, with assessment for over 60% of the endemic taxa,including top priorities for conservation action. In addition to thelist, profiles of the six countries are provided, detailing the rangeof climates, habitats and vegetation and identifying importantnational plants and their threats. This work will serve as an integraltool for botanists, ecologists and researchers worldwide, working tostudy and protect the biodiversity heritage of this important region.