Worldwide, thousands of orchid species are harvested from the wild. Widespread legal and
illegal unsustainable trade has contributed to the decline of many species. However, there is …

The Orchidaceae family accounts for about 28,000 species, and most of them are mentioned
in the folk medicine of nations around the world. The use of terrestrial orchids in European …

Gathering wild plants in cities (urban foraging) is likely an important, but understudied
human-nature interaction globally. As large European cities are critically understudied in this …

As global population becomes increasingly urban, opportunities for people to experience
nature have decreased. Counteracting this trend is a key challenge for future urban …

Cemeteries are key urban green spaces with multifaceted societal and ecological
importance. Their biodiversity is shaped by unique environmental and cultural factors. They …

Molecular DNA barcoding combined with botanical taxonomy can be used for the
identification and conservation of collected Greek orchids used for salep production as well …

Seminatural habitats are declining throughout the world; thus, the role of small
anthropogenic habitats in the preservation of plants is becoming increasingly appreciated …

In intensively used landscapes biodiversity is often restricted to fragmented habitats.
Exploring the biodiversity potential of habitat fragments is essential in order to reveal their …

In the face of worldwide habitat loss, the role of human-shaped habitats in conserving
biodiversity is becoming increasingly important. Due to their special cultural role, cemeteries …

Several important habitats have become threatened in the last few centuries in the
Mediterranean Basin due to major changes adopted in land‐use practices. The consequent …