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Flora of Central Asia

  • Juglans regiaThe Latin name Juglans combines two ancient words. Jovis refers to Jupiter, the chief god of Roman religion. Glans means acorn or nut in that same language.
  • Pontic–Caspian steppeThe Pontic, Caspian Steppe stretches from the northern shores of the Black Sea to the Caspian Sea. It ends at the Ural-Caspian narrowing where it joins the…