Rare and endangered species of the Ranunculaceae family in Nakhchivan

Examined annual and perennial herbaceous plants belonging to the Ranunculus L. genus of the Ranunculaceae family, and found that 103 of the 2000 species of the family are common in Azerbaijan, and many of them are poisonous. In the taxonomic spectrum of the Nakhchivan flora, 55 species belonging to 14 genera of the Ranunculaceae family were identified, of which 5 species belonging to 3 genera are rare and are included in the Red Book of the Nakhchivan AR. Therefore, it is very important to survey the distribution areas of species belonging to the Ranunculus L. genus, especially poisonous species, and improve the quality of pastures and pastures. The ecological and biological characteristics of the breed also allow it to be used in medicine. Based on the research, Aconitum nasutum Fisch., Batrachium trichophyllum (Chaix) Bosch, Delphinium foetidum Lomak., Delphinium flexuosum M. Bieb., and Pulsatilla violacea Rupr. have been identified as rare and endangered species in the vegetation of Nakhchivan.