
Endemic is derived from the Greek word endemos, meaning "native"; it is used to describe species whose distribution is restricted to a specific country, region, or local area and are not naturally found anywhere else in the world. This "specific region" may encompass a broad geographic area such as a country, or it may be limited to a single province, district, mountain, valley, or even a few square meters. Rare plants are often endangered species due to their extremely limited habitats; however
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Sevde Köktaş

Endemism is based on the principle that a species is restricted to a defined geographic location, habitat type, or specific island and does not occur naturally outside that area.【1】 Endemic species, of critical importance in plant taxonomy and plant geography, provide fundamental scientific data for understanding habitat fragmentation, historical migration routes, and the origins of floras.Endemic Taxa and Evolutionary ClassificationEndemic plants are primarily classified into two main groups ac
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Özge DOKAY

Uludağ is the highest mountain in the region, standing at 2,543 meters, located in the northwestern part of Türkiye within the Marmara Region and under the administrative boundaries of Bursa Province. Known in antiquity as Olympos Misios, the mountain has gained significance throughout history for its religious, natural, and cultural attributes. Today, Uludağ serves as one of Türkiye’s leading winter sports centers and is also recognized for its rich natural heritage, making it scientifically an
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Ömer Said Aydın

The hawthorn plant (Crataegus spp.), a member of the Rosaceae (rose) family, is a thorny shrub or small tree native to the temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere. Due to its morphological diversity, broad ecological tolerance, and long-standing use both ecologically and culturally, it has been extensively studied in botanical literature. The genus, which includes approximately 200 recognized species, has garnered attention in the fields of food science, pharmacology, and public health due to
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