Demographic indicators of Helleborus caucasicus A. Br. cenopopulations within the Russian part of Caucasus and Abkhazia

The age structure of populations of the rare species H. caucasicus has been investigated within the territory of the Caucasus Regions (Stavropol Region, Adygea, Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria, Abkhazia). Biological properties of species, determining the character of base age spectrum have been established. Age population spectra change in response to anthropogenic influence. H. caucasicus is able to capture free territory. Species was successfully reintroduced in forest plant communities.