Scientific Name: Salvia microstegia Boiss. & Bal. Family: Lamiaceae English Name: Fleecy sage French Name: Sauge a petite couverture Distribution: East Mediterranean Region Habitat: High

Scientific Name: Rubus tomentosus Borckh. Family: Rosaceae English Name: Tomentose blackberry French Name: Ronce tomenteuse Distribution: South Europe, West Asia Habitat: Degraded woodlands and Rocks

Scientific Name: Rubia aucheri Boiss. Family: Rubiaceae English Name: Aucher’s madder French Name: Rhubarbe ribes Distribution: Lebanon, Syria and Turkey Habitat: Woodlands Flowering time: April

Scientific Name: Rheum ribes L. Family: Polygonaceae English Name: Warted – leaved rhubarb French Name: Rhubarbe ribes Distribution: West Asia (Lebanon, Syria, Turkey) to India

Scientific Name: Ononis natrix L. Family: Fabaceae English Name: Shrubby restharrow French Name: Onosma sous-ligneuse Distribution: North Africa, Europe, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon and Palestine Habitat:

Scientific Name: Onosma frutescens Lam. Family: Boraginaceae English Name: Bushy golden-drop French Name: Onosma sous-ligneuse Distribution: East Mediterranean Region and around Habitat: Rocks and Bushes

Scientific Name: Onobrychis cornuta (L.) Desv. Family: Fabaceae English Name: Horned sainfoin French Name: Sainfoin cornu Distribution: Turkey, Lebanon and Syria Habitat: Mountains Flowering time:

Scientific Name: Nepeta cilicica Boiss. Family: Lamiaceae English Name: Cilician catmint French Name: Nepeta de Cilicie Distribution: Mediterranean Region Habitat: Mountains Flowering time: June –

Scientific Name: Michauxia campanuloides L’Herit. Family: Campanulaceae English Name: Rough-leaved michauxia French Name: Michauxie fausse-campanule Distribution: Turkey, Syria, Lebanon and Palestine Habitat: Rocky Mountain Slopes