Botanical justification for the organization of the natural monument «Fyodorovskie terraces and oxbows» (Stavropol district, Samara region)

Based on personal findings, a flora summary was compiled, including 201 species of vascular plants, including rare plants in need of conservation – Iris pumila L., Iris sibirica L., Adonis vernalis L., Helichrysum arenarium (L.) Moench, Stipa pennata L., Adonis vernalis L., Adenophora liliifolia (L.) A. DC, Erysimum canum (Piller et Mitt.) Pollatschek, Cicuta virosa L. A brief taxonomic, biomorphological and bioecological analyses of the flora were carried out. Vegetation cover and soil conditions of the studied territory were characterized. The justification for the need to organize a natural monument is given, and its boundaries are discussed.