Invasive plant species of cities in the western part of the Republic of Bashkortostan (the cities of Oktyabrsky and Tuymazy)

The article presents data on biological invasions of alien plant species in the previously little-studied towns of Oktyabrsky and Tuymazy of the Republic of Bashkortostan. A list of 53 invasive and potentially invasive plant species is provided. Of all the detected invasive species, 8 have 1 invasive status, 11 species have 2 invasive status, 20 species have 3 invasive status and 14 species have 4 invasive status. The most common species in towns are Acer negundo , Amaranthus retroflexus , Atriplex tatarica , Bassia scoparia , Hordeum jubatum , Solidago canadensis etc. Of these, the greatest danger to urban ecosystems and public health are: Acer negundo , Iva xanthiifolia , species of the genus Solidago.