Wild orchids of Tyumen and challenges, related to their preservation

There are 11 plant species of the Orchidaceae family in city area Tyumen; eight them protected Tyumen region, one is included Red Book Russia. Representatives found urban forest complex, roadside belts, on lawns and public gardens central part city. Most represented locally by single specimens or small groups; three – Epipactis helleborine , Platanthera bifolia Neottianthe cucullata can form large complete coenopopulations. The main anthropogenous factors negatively affecting condition orchids are: reconstruction roads plantations, regular mowing grass habitats plants. protection requires coordinated efforts municipal services for improvement areas environmental organizations.