Anthropogenic Effects of “Sarilar Quarry” In Obrukbasi (Kirsehir) On Mountain-Steppe Vegetation

Abstract

This research encompasses Quarry in Obrukbasi (Kirsehir) and its environ. With the evaluation of 394 plant specimens collected in 2017-2018 in the research area, 55 families, 150 genera, 170 species were determined. The total taxon number is 170. 24 species are endemic for Turkey. The distribution and ratios of species in the Phytogeographical regions is as follows: 44 Iranian-Turanian elements (27%), 6 European-Siberian elements (3,5), 5 Mediterranean elements (2,9), 66 Cosmopolitan elements (39%), 3 elements with unknown Phytogeographical region (1,7%). About 40 species are agricultured in culture gardens on the area.

Keywords: Obrukbasi, Quarry, Flora, Taxon.

DOI: 10.7176/JSTR/5-6-06