Ontogenetic Characteristics and Coenopopulation Status of the Rare and Endangered Species Listera ovata (L.) R. Br. in the Northeastern Part of the Lesser Caucasus

Abstract

For the first time, ontogenetic characteristics and coenopopulation status of a rare and endangered species of early spring flora Listera ovata (L.) R. Br. are presented. The growing area of this species in the northeastern part of the Lesser Caucasus near the village of Ashagi Dashkesan, Dashkesan district and Tovuz district, Esrik Jirdakhan, has been studied. Information about two populations of the species is provided and a comparative analysis is carried out. The largest number of individuals and average density were noted in CP 1, the smallest in CP 2. The restoration index and replacement index have the highest values in CP 2. According to the Δ and ω indicators, both coenopopulations belong to the adult type.