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September 10, 2025Open Access

Vulnerable species of legume family (Fabaceae) for the Red Book of the Republic of Moldova (IVth edition)

Key Points

Seven vulnerable species from the Fabaceae family are evaluated for inclusion in the Red Book.
Each species is assessed following IUCN criteria, highlighting their risk of extinction.
The study provides ecological characteristics and protection measures for each species listed.
The findings aim to bolster conservation efforts in the Republic of Moldova and raise awareness.

Abstract

The article examines vulnerable species from the Fabaceae family evaluated and proposed for inclusion into the IVth edition of the Red Book of the Republic of Moldova. These are 7 threatened with extinction species, assessed according the IUCN criteria requirements: Astragalus albidus Waldst. et Kit. VU; A4ce; B2ab(iii), Astragalus exscapus L. VU; A4ce; B2ab(i,iii,iv,v), Astragalus ponticus Pall. VU; A4acde; B2ab(i,ii,iii,iv); D2, Coronilla elegans Panč. VU; A4ce; B2ab(i,ii,iii,iv), Genista tetragona Besser VU; A4e; B2b(ii,iii, iv), Lathyrus aureus (Stev.) Brandza VU; A2ace+4ace; B2ab(i,ii,iii,iv) and Onobrychis gracilis Besser VU; A2acde+4acde; B2ab(i,ii,iii,iv). Some information required for compiling the Red Book of the Republic of Moldova (biological and ecological characteristics, habitats, chorological character in the republic and worldwide, protection measures) is provided for each species.

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