Article

A brief review on the Greek botany and flora study in, approximately, the past 50 years, is presented. The current status of the Greek flora is illustrated through the relevant work conducted in Greek University Institutes and Museums, but also in significant foreign centres, devoted to its study. Species conservation and habitat management are outlined, as well as future priorities that need the support of floristic and phytogeographical work. In the two Red Data Books (1995 & 2009) of the Greek flora, about half of the endemic, rare and threatened taxa are described and discussed.