The vascular flora of the Vučje hill near Pirot city (Eastern Serbia)

Abstract

As a result of the floristic investigations of the Vučje hill carried out betwenn 2008 and 2010, 534 plant taxa belonging to 277 genera and 67 plant families were recorded. Phytogeographical analysis showed that the species of eurasian area type are the most abundant ones. There are 10 endemic taxa in flora of investigated area. The hemicriptophytic character of flora with significant contribution of therophytes and geophytes, is established by analyzing the presence of plant life forms. 31 species are listed as protected or strictly protected in national legislature, while some of them are of international importance for conservation.

Keywords

• endemic
• flora
• Pirot city
• Vučje hill