Prilog poznavanju rasprostranjenosti jadranske kozonoške (<i>Himantoglossum adriaticum</i>) na području slavonskog gorja

The nearly threatened species Adriatic lizard orchid ( Himantoglossum adriaticum H. Baumann) was previously known only from a few sites in the Slavonian highlands. This study was conducted to gain a better insight into the current distribution of the species and the status of its populations. Field surveys were mainly carried out from May to July 2020-2024 in known localities and other habitats suitable for the species. Large populations have been discovered at 15 new sites throughout the Slavonian highlands.The plant primarily grows in the areas of Požeška Gora and Psunj in habitats such as grasslands and shrublands. Favorable areas have been significantly reduced due to the abandonment of traditional land management practices and natural succession, while some areas are under strong pressure from invasive species. Even though the populations of H. adriaticum in the Slavonian highlands thriving due to favorable conditions in recent years, it is necessary to implement a continuous monitoring program and collect more extensive data to enable effective management of the areas and the preservation of the species.