CR B 1 ab(iii) + 2 ab(iii)
Category. Critically endangered species. Two sub–populations are known from Aragats massif and Gegham mountain range. The extent of occurrence and the area of occupancy are less than 10 km2. The area of distribution is severely fragmented. The species is on the verge of extinction caused by global climate change. It was included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia under Category 2: Rare species. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and tha...
CR B 1 ab(iii) + 2ab(iii)
Category. Critically endangered species. Endemic of South Transcaucasia. In Armenia two locations are found, and one in Nakhichevan. The extent of occurrence and the area of occupancy are less than 10 km2. The area of distribution is severely fragmented. The species faces threat of extinction caused by economical activity. It was not included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention...
CR B 1 ab(i,ii,iii) + 2 ab(i,ii,iii)
Category. Critically endangered species. In the Caucasus it is known only in Armenia (Yerevan city). The extent of occurrence is less than 100 km2, the area of occupancy is less than 10 km2. The species is on the verge of extinction as a result of urbanization and the expansion of Yerevan. It was not included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Description. Annual ...
CR B 1 ab(ii,iii) + 2 ab(ii,iii)
Category. Critically endangered species. The extent of occurrence and the area of occupancy are less than 10 km2. The species faces extinction caused by anthropogenic factor – intensity of recreation and grazing. It was not included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Description. Annual or perennial plants with branched stems 30–60 cm. Basal leaves lyrate;...
EN B 1 ab(ii) + 2 ab(ii)
Category. Endangered species. Endemic of Transcaucasia. The extent of occurrence and the area of occupancy are less than 500 km2. The species faces extinction caused by the intensity of recreation and grazing. It was included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia under Category 2: Rare species. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Description. Perennial herb 8–12 cm, covered with appressed squamose hairs. Leav...
EN B 1 ab(i,ii,iii,v) + 2 ab(i,ii,iii,v)
Category. Endangered species. It is found in two floristic regions. The extent of occurrence and the area of occupancy are less than 500 km2. The key threats are restricted area of distribution and overgrazing. It was not included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Description. Setose annual plant, 5–20 cm. Leaves torulose–setose; basal ones ellipt...
VU* B 1 ab(i,ii,iii,iv) + 2 ab(i,ii,iii,iv)
Category. Vulnerable species. The extent of occurrence is less than 5000 km2, the area of occupancy is less than 500 km2. The main area of distribution of the species is situated beyond the borders of Armenia, thus the category of threat has been downgraded to VU. It was not included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Description. Biennial hirsute herbs, up...
EN B 1 ab(i,ii,iii,iv) + 2 ab(i,ii,iii,iv)
Category. Endangered species. It is found in one floristic region. The extent of occurrence and the area of occupancy are less than 500 km2. The species was described from Turkish Armenia in 2001, while in 2002 it was discovered in Armenia. It was not included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Description. Glandulose–hispid biennial or perennial herb ...
EN B 1 ab(i,ii,iii,iv) + 2 ab(i,ii,iii,iv)
Category. Endangered species. It is known in two floristic regions. The extent of occurrence and the area of occupancy are less than 500 km2. It grows in forest belt and can easily disappear as a result of deforestation. It was not included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Description. Annual plants with basal leaf rosette. Stem in the lower part perplexed...
EN B 1 ab(i,ii,iii,iv) + 2 ab(i,ii,iii,iv)
Category. Endangered species. At present one population is known. The extent of occurrence and the area of occupancy are less than 500 km2. The species faces decline of the extent of occurrence and the area of occupancy as a result of the use of habitats for arable lands. It was not included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Description. Perennial glaucous ...
VU B 1 ab(i,ii,iii) + 2 ab(i,ii,iii)
Category. Vulnerable species. Endemic of the Caucasus. The extent of occurrence is less than 20000 km2, the area of occupancy is less than 2000 km2. It was not included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Description. Perennial herb 35–70 cm. Root thickened, tuber–shaped. Basal leaves long, linear; cauline ones very dilatate at base, gradually narrowing...
EN B 1 ab(iii) + 2 ab(iii)
Category. Endangered species. Endemic of Transcaucasia. It occurs in the very south of Armenia. The extent of occurrence and the area of occupancy are less than 500 km2. The species faces extinction caused especially by land development and road construction. It was not included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Description. Perennial herb 5–25 cm. Stem erect, unbran...
EN B 1 ab(i,ii,iii) + 2 ab(i,ii,iii)
Category. Endangered species. Endemic of South Transcaucasia. In Armenia it is known from two floristic regions. The extent of occurrence is less than 5000 km2, the area of occupancy is less than 500 km2. The species grows in the area of intensive land development. It was included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia under Category 3: Reducing species. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Description. P...
CR A 2 abc; B 1 ab(i,ii,iii,iv,v) + 2ab(I,ii,iii,iv,v); C 1+2(i); D
Category. Critically endangered species. It is known from one floristic region. The extent of occurrence and area of occupancy are less than 10 km2. Grows in the area of intensive land development. It was included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia under Category 1: Endangered species. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Description. Perennial herbs. Stems erect, unbran...
EN B1 ab(iii) + 2 ab(iii)
Category. Endangered species. Endemic of Transcaucasia. The extent of occurrence is less than 5000 km2, the area of occupancy is less than 500 km2. In Armenia the species faces decline of the extent of occurrence and the area of occupancy caused by global climate change. It was not included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Description. Perennial herb 10–30 cm. Stems ...
EN B 1 ab(iii) + 2 ab(iii)
Category. Endangered species. One population is known. The extent of occurrence and the area of occupancy are less than 500 km2. The species grows in the area of intensively developed lands for arable lands. It was not included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Description. Perennial herb with thick root. Basal leaves up to 30 cm long. Flower stalks glandulose. Achenes yel...
CR B 1 ab(i,ii,iii) + 2 ab(i,ii,iii)
Category. Critically endangered species. Endemic of Armenia. One population is known. The extent of occurrence and area of occupancy are less than 10 km2. The species faces decline of the extent of occurrence and the area of occupancy caused by changes in habitat conditions as a result of agricultural activity. It was included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia under Category 1: Endangered species. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES...
EN B 1 ab(iii) + 2 ab(iii)
Category. Endangered species. In Armenia only one population is known with fragmented area of distribution. The extent of occurrence and the area of occupancy are less than 500 km2. It was not included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Description. Perennial herb. Root long, cylindrical, with round tuberiform thickening on the end. Stem usually solitary, 15–25 cm, up...
EN B 1 ab(iii) + 2 ab(iii)
Category. Endangered species. Endemic of Southern Transcaucasia. Area of distribution is severely fragmented. The extent of occurrence is less than 5000 km2, the area of occupancy is less than 500 km2. It was not included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Description. Perennial herb, densely arachnoid. Root on the depth 6–10 cm forming nut–shaped or oblong&ndas...
CR B 1 ab(i,ii,iii) + 2 ab(i,ii,iii)
Category. Critically endangered species. Endemic of Armenia. Area of distribution is severely fragmented. The extent of occurrence and area of occupancy are less than 10 km2. The species faces decline of the population caused by agricultural activity. It was not included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Description. Perennial herbs. Stems thin, up to 80 cm, in l...
EN B 1 ab(i,ii,iii,iv) + 2 ab(i,ii,iii,iv)
Category. Endangered species. Endemic of Armenia. It is known only from Shirak floristic region. The extent of occurrence and the area of occupancy are less than 500 km2. It was included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia under Category 1: Endangered species. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Description. Perennial herb with vertical root. Stems erect. Capitula broadly ovate, large, 25–...
EN B 1 ab(i,ii) + 2 ab(i,ii)
Category. Endangered species. Endemic of South Armenia. Only one population is known with fragmented area of distribution. The extent of occurrence and the area of occupancy are less than 500 km2. It was not included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Description. Perennial herbs. Stems prostrate or ascending, 12–35 cm, densely pubescent. Radical leaves pinnate to b...
EN B 1 ab(i,ii) + 2 ab(i,ii)
Category. Endangered species. Endemic of North Armenia. One population is known with fragmented area of distribution. The extent of occurrence is less than 5000 km2, the area of occupancy is less than 500 km2. It was not included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Description. Perennial herbs. Stems 70–105 cm. Radical and lower cauline leaves 24–42 cm long, pi...
EN B 1 ab(ii,iii) + 2 ab(ii,iii)
Category. Endangered species. At present three populations are known. The extent of occurrence and the area of occupancy are less than 500 km2. The species faces decline of the extent of occurrence and area of occupancy caused by changes in habitat conditions as a result of the intensity of agricultural activity. It was included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia under category 2: Rare species. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and tha...
EN B 1 ab(iii) + 2 ab(iii)
Category. Endangered species. Endemic of Transcaucasia. The extent of occurrence and the area of occupancy are less than 500 km2. The species faces decline of the extent of occurrence and area of occupancy caused by changes in habitat conditions. It was not included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Description. Rhizomatous perennial herb. Stems scapiform, erect, 7–2...
EN B 1 ab(iii) + 2 ab(iii)
Category. Endangered species. It occurs only in Meghri floristic region. The extent of occurrence and the area of occupancy are less than 500 km2. The key threats are the expansion of mining industry and development of infrastructure. It was not included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Description. Perennial herb. Stems up to 30 cm, virgate, with lanose glomerula in the ...
EN B 1 ab(i,ii,iii,iv) + 2 ab(i,ii,iii,iv)
Category. Endangered species. The extent of occurrence is less than 5000 km2, the area of occupancy is less than 500 km2. It is also notified for Idjevan and Zangezur floristic regions. It was included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia under category 1: Endangered species. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Description. Perennial herb 15–60 cm, usually covered by chondrose verrucose tub...
EN B 1 ab(i,ii,iii) + 2 ab(i,ii,iii)
Category. Endangered species. It occurs only in 2 floristic regions. The extent of occurrence is less than 5000 km2, the area of occupancy is less than 500 km2. The species grows in alpine and sub–alpine meadows which are subjected to intensive grazing. It was not included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Description. Perennial herb, rhizomatous, almost gl...
EN* B 1 ab(i,ii,iii) + 2 ab(i,ii,iii)
Category. Endangered species. The extent of occurrence and the area of occupancy are less than 10 km2. Area of distribution is severely fragmented. The category of threat has downgraded to EN because of the wide distribution of the species. It was not included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Description. Perennial herbs. All plant, covered by long (5–12 ...
EN B 1 ab(i,ii,iii,v) + 2 ab(i,ii,iii,v)
Category. Endangered species. It grows only in Yerevan floristic region. The extent of occurrence and the area of occupancy are less than 500 km2. It was included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia as Gundelia tournefortii under Category 2: Rare species. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Description. Perennial herbs 15–60 cm. Leaves large, pinnatisect, coriaceous, spiny. Capitula 4–...
CR B 1 ab(iii) + B 2 ab(iii)
Category. Critically endangered species. Endemic of Armenia. Only one population is known. The extent of occurrence and area of occupancy are less than 10 km2. The species faces extinction caused by intensive economic activity in vicinity of resort Djermuk. It was not included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Description. Perennial herbs. Stems up to 1 m, thick. Capitul...
EN B 1 ab(i,ii,iii,iv) + 2 ab(i,ii,iii,iv)
Category. Endangered species. One population is known which is situated in the area of intensive economic activity. The extent of occurrence and the area of occupancy are less than 500 km2. It was not included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Description. Perennial herbs. Stems up to 1 m, tomentose–white, not foliated under capitulum. Leaves very spi...
CR B 1 ab(i,ii,iii) + 2 ab(i,ii,iii); D
Category. Critically endangered species. Only one population is known. The extent of occurrence and area of occupancy are less than 10 km2. Generally area of distribution of the species is wide, but the location in South Transcaucasia is isolated from other parts of the area. It was not included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Description. Perennial herb. St...
EN B 1 ab(i,ii,iii,iv) + 2 ab(i,ii,iii,iv)
Category. Endangered species. Two populations are known. The extent of occurrence is less than 5000 km2, the area of occupancy is less than 500 km2. The species grows in the area of intensive economic activity. It was not included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Description. Perennial herb. Stems deeply sulcate, branched, foliated on the whole length, ara...
EN B 1 ab(iii) + 2 ab(iii)
Category. Endangered species. Endemic of Armenian Plateau. The extent of occurrence is less than 5000 km2, the area of occupancy is less than 500 km2. The species faces decline of the extent of occurrence and the area of occupancy caused by changes in habitat conditions as the result of over–grazing. It was included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia under Category 2: Rare species. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern...
VU* B 1 ab(i,ii,iii,iv) + 2 ab(i,ii,iii,iv)
Category. Vulnerable species. It occurs in two floristic regions. The extent of occurrence is less than 5000 km2, the area of occupancy is less than 500 km2. Since the main area of distribution of the species is situated beyond the borders of Armenia, the category of threat has downgraded to VU. It was not included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Descrip...
EN B 1 ab(i,ii,iii,iv) + 2 ab(i,ii,iii,iv)
Category. Endangered species. It is known in three locations of the Ararat valley which are subjected to intensive economic activity. The extent of occurrence and area of occupancy are less than 500 km2. It was included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia under Category 1: Endangered species. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Description. Annual plant. Stems thin, procumbent, 30–40 cm. L...
CR B 1 ab(i,ii,iii,iv) + 2 ab(i,ii,iii,iv)
Category. Critically endangered species. Only one population is known. The extent of occurrence and area of occupancy are less than 10 km2. The species grows in the area of intensive land development. It was not included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Description. Dwarf semi–shrub 40–50 cm. Leaves dense, alternate, pinnatifid, rough, with sha...
EN B 1 ab(i,ii,iii,iv) + 2 ab(i,ii,iii,iv)
Category. Endangered species. Endemic of South Transcaucasia. One population is known in Armenia. The extent of occurrence and area of occupancy are less than 500 km2. The species grows in the area of intensive land development. It was not included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Description. Dwarf semishrub 40–50 cm. Leaves dense, alternate, pinnat...
EN B 1 ab(i,ii) + 2 ab(i,ii)
Category. Endangered species. One population is known in Syunik region. The extent of occurrence and area of occupancy are less than 500 km2. The species grows in the area of intensive land development. It was not included in the first edition of the Red Data Book of Armenia. It is not included in the Annexes of CITES and that of the Bern Convention.
Description. Dwarf semishrub 30–40 cm. Leaves dense, alternate, pinnatifid, with acute rigid spines at the tip...
