Ministry of Ecology, environmental protection and climate change of the Republic of Uzbekistan

In particular, in the foothills and mountainous areas, the Prunus cerasifera (cherry plum), which is a medicinal and fruit plant, is widespread. Rosehip fruits, which are also common here, are used as medicinal raw materials and seedlings as rootstock for garden roses.

Crataegus pontica is also a medicinal, food, decorative, honey-bearing plant, common in foothill and mountainous areas. The fruit has a positive effect on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, improving the functioning of the digestive system. It contains ascorbic acid and other vitamins.

For information: The "Amankuton" National Nature Park was established on March 4, 2022, in the Urgut district of the Samarkand region. There are 1,044 species of plants growing in the area, 37 of which are listed in the Red Book of the Republic of Uzbekistan.