Characteristics of Semi-Desert Vegetation in Daridagh Massif Area

Abstract

This article provides information on the semi-desert vegetation type of the Daridagh Massif. It was found that the areas of the massif at an altitude of 800-1200 m are characterized by plant species specific to semi-desert vegetation. In the ecological-geobotanical research, phytocenosis dominated by Artemisetumand Salsoletum plants were recorded in the semi-desert vegetation type in the Daridagh Massif. The semi-desert vegetation type in the region was classified into 1 formation class, 2 formation groups and 8 associations. Temporary Artemisetumfields cover a large area in the plains at the foot of Daridagh Massif. Artemiseta lerchianae and Salsoleta dendroidanae formations are found here and these are the formations that attract more attention. The Artemisia lerchiana formation covers a wide area from the plain to the 1200 m altitude of Daridagh Massif. Artemisia lerchiana + Salsola nodulosa is relatively common in the lower plain parts of the Daridagh Massif. Artemisia lerchiana + Tulipa biflora + Allium rubellum + varioherbosa is found in relatively less saline and relatively stony areas, mainly in clayey stony-gravelly areas on open slopes with a slope of 5-30°. The main regulators of the varioherboso - artemioso - salsolletum dendroideae association are Artemisia lerchiana and other species.