Current state of the flora of the Great Balkhan Ridge (Turkmenistan)

Based on the results of research over the last decade, new data are provided on the composition of the flora of the Great Balkhan Ridge, located in Western Turkmenistan. Data on 613 species of higher vascular plants, an analysis of life forms and chorological characteristics are provided. A brief description of weather conditions, relief and vegetation, as well as the main threats, is provided. Data on the current status of narrow-local endemics are provided.