IN-SITU CONSERVATION OF EPIPACTIS PALUSTRIS (L.) CRANTZ IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA

The given paper provides recent data on the rare species, Epipactis palustris (L.) Crantz, (family Orchidaceae) from the “Codrii” Scientific Reserve, Republic of Moldova, including the current state of the taxon population, the degree of threat, the endangered category (according to IUCN requirements). Likewise, it contains the morphological description of the species, the ecological and chorological particularities and the characteristics of the habitat under study. Limiting factors are identified and protective measures are proposed.