Comparison of Partial Floras of Communication: Tape Habitats in the Cities of the Southern Part of Udmurtia

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to establish the similarities and differences between the combined partial flora of railways and highways in the cities of the southern half of Udmurtia. Studies were accomplished by the partial floras and route methods. The combined partial flora of railways contains the greatest number of species – 648. Adventive species comprise 61% of the total. As such, the abundance of the flora of railways depends on the presence of pathways of alien species (Mozhga – 485 species, Kambarka – 439, Votkinsk – 300). The flora of the city roads is represented by 512 species. The greatest variety of flora is found in the partial flora of the Kambarka highways (376 species): There are less in Votkinsk and Mozhga (348 and 350 species, respectively). The aboriginal portion (199 species, 53%) makes a significant contribution to the diversity of the partial flora of the Kambarka highways. This is due to the peculiarities of the physiographic and administrative characteristics of the cities.