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MHNR

Mount Hermon Nature Reserve in Lebanon (MHNR) was declared a protected area at the end of 2020, (Law No. 202) established on property No. 5851 (Amiri) of the Rashaya Al-Wadi real estate area, Rashaya District - Bekaa Governorate, covering an area of 1,260 hectares.

Unveiling Lebanon’s Hidden Herpetofauna: New Discoveries in Amphibians and Reptiles Introduction

Lebanon, with its diverse landscapes ranging from coastal plains to rugged mountain ranges, harbors a rich but largely undocumented herpetofauna. Research by Hraoui-Bloquet, Sadek,...

Cedrus libani

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​Aristolochia scabridula

Aristolochia scabridula is a lesser-known but ecologically significant species of the Aristolochiaceae family, primarily found in the Mount Hermon region. This plant is part...

Aristolochia scabridula

Aristolochia scabridula, also known as the rough birthwort, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Aristolochiaceae family. This species is native to the...

Arabis Caucasica

Arabis caucasica, commonly known as garden arabis, mountain rock cress, or Caucasian rockcress, is an evergreen perennial herb belonging to the Brassicaceae family. It...

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The most common annual Anthemis of Mt Hermon highlands | 2000+ Hhermon | Photo © albert keshet
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