Alternative uses of plant species in rangeland ecosystems on Mt. Chelmos

The very rich flora of Mt Chelmos comprises many taxa with medicinal and aromatic properties. There is a total of 1500 plant species in the 14 habitat types of Mt. Chelmos, while many of them are endemic. This study constitutes an inventory of plant species that are dominant in rangeland ecosystems of Mt. Chelmos and reports on their alternative uses. Most of the recorded taxa have medicinal uses (e.g. Adiantum capillum-veneris, Asplenium ceterach, Coridothymus capitatus, Equisetum spp., Lactuca serriola, Mentha longifolia), some are used or could be used as edible (e.g. Asparagus acutifolius, Capsella bursa-pastoris, Cichorium intybus) or as ornamental (e.g. Anthoxanthum odoratum, Campanula versicolor, Cyclamen spp).