Spontaneousspread of the alien species <i>Nepeta racemosa</i> (Lamiaceae) in Ukraine

In the flora of Ukraine, 48 findings of the spontaneous spread of the alien species Nepeta racemosa Lam. were recorded: 30 records within the introduction centers and 18 outside the boundaries of cultivation. A brief morphological description of the plants is provided, and their ecological and biological features are investigated. It was found that all the habitats of this species in Ukraine were confined to synanthropic biotopes: decorative cultivated biotopes (parks, squares, lawns, flower gardens), residential and technotopes (biotope complexes of built-up areas, garbage and solid waste landfills). Most often, the plants grow in cracks in sidewalks and asphalt. According to time of introduction, N. racemosa belongs to neophytes, and according to method of introduction to ergasiophytes. The species requires further monitoring to assess the likelihood of its further spread within and beyond urban environments.