Table 2.
Comparison of area size, total species richness and degree of endemism in the vascular flora of Iran versus other Mediterranean regions (Turkey, Greece, Italy, Iberian Peninsula, Morocco; data from Buira, et al.40).
| Family | Iran | Turkey | Greece | Italy | Iberian Peninsula | Morocco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area (km2) | 1,648,195 | 783,562 | 131,957 | 301,338 | 588,824 | 446,550 |
| Endemic genera | 26 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 27 | 14 |
| Total native species | 8112 | 8575 | 5502 | 5935 | 5537 | 3913 |
| Endemic species | 2597(32%) | 2651(31%) | 1278(24%) | 1050(18%) | 1328(24%) | 640(16%) |
| No of families | 65 | 63 | 53 | 52 | 63 | 54 |
| No. of genera | 359 | 371 | 239 | 260 | 321 | 255 |
| Species/Genus | 5.3 | 7.1 | 5.3 | 4 | 4.1 | 2.5 |