Phytogeographical notes on the Parnonas range in Peloponnisos, Southern Greece

Some phytogeographical notes on the Parnonas mountain range in the Peloponnese, southern Greece are provided. They include mention of phytogeographical elements, the high incidence of endemism and taxa widely disjunct in distribution. It is noted that many Central European and Balkan species have their southernmost localities on Parnonas. The floristic connections between Parnonas and nine other Greek mountains are demonstrated and a brief account of earlier floristic exploration in the area given.