SEASONAL DEVELOPMENT OF GULBANDLI KIYIKOT (Ziziphora pedicellata Pazij et Vved.)

This article examines the seasonal development characteristics of gulbandli kiyikot (Ziziphora pedicellata Pazij et Vved.), including the onset and duration of its main phenological stages and their variation across years. Observations were conducted during 2024–2026. The study monitored seed germination, vegetative growth, budding, flowering, fruit formation, and seed maturation. The findings are of considerable scientific and practical importance for identifying the biological patterns of development of gulbandli kiyikot, assessing its phenological characteristics, and developing cultivation practices for this promising medicinal plant.