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Kosovo plain is influenced by continental climate, whereas Dukagjini plain, by modified Submediterranean and Mediterranean climate coming from Adriatic Sea through the river valley Drini i Bardhë. Geographical position, relief, distance from the sea and other factors have influenced in the alliance Ostryo-Carpinion orientalis in Kosovo to be rich with habitats and species that belong to Mediterranean floristic element. This alliance is extended throughout the whole territory of Kosovo up to 900 m altitude. The objective of the study is research of the Mediterranean floristic element and its influence in the phytocenosis which belongs to the alliance Ostryo-Carpinion orientalis. Some of the species which belong to Mediterranean floristic element are: Colutea arborescens, Asparagus tenuifolius, Pyrus amigdaliformis, Acanthus balcanicus, Juniperus oxycedrus, Coronilla emeroides, Paliurus spina-christi, Syringa vulgaris, Scutelaria orientalis, Euphorbia myrsinites, Teucrium polium, etc.