Flora and vegetation of Andros, Kikladhes, Greece.

An annotated list of the known vascular plants of Andros is provided, with notes on ecological preferences, altitudinal distributions and frequency. The total number of native and naturalized taxa of vascular plants listed is 1055. Exact localities are provided for the rarest species on the island. 74 maps are also provided for species with variously delimited distribution. For the species known to be more or less common some voucher specimens are cited together with an indication of their frequency. In the introductory chapters the main vegetation forms are discussed as well as the phytogeographic relationships and history of the flora. Endemics of the island and regional endemics are particularly commented on as are some recent introductions. Some minor areas of special interest for the protection of the Flora of the island are indicateded, and actual and possible future threats discussed.