Structure and dynamics of populations of Asclepias syriaca (Asclepiadaceae) within the Left-Bank Forest-Steppe of Ukraine
Journal: Ukrainian Botanical Journal
Year: 2025

Asclepias syriaca (Asclepiadaceae) is a clonal plant, a kenophyte native to North America, and it is known for its ability to form colonies. We present here a modern distribution map of A. syriaca in Ukraine based on extensive research, including data from numerous herbaria, literature, open biodiversity databases, and our own field observations. Our findings indicate that the highest concentration of this species is found within the Forest-Steppe region. We conducted a comprehensive population