FLORISTIC DATA AROUND THE SHEGANI SPRING AREA, LAKE SHKODRA

The Shegani Spring, located on the northeastern part of Lake Shkodra in the Malësia e Madhe region of Albania, is a karstic source of ecological and floristic significance.This study provides the first detailed inventory of plant species in the areas surrounding the spring, aiming to document local biodiversity and classify species according to families, life forms, chorology and taxon origin.Field surveys conducted from May to September 2025 recorded 79 plant species belonging to 33 families.The Poaceae, Lamiaceae and Asteraceae are the most represented, while the genera Mentha and Clematis include the highest number of species.Life form analyses show dominance of Hemicryptophytes (41%), followed by Therophytes (18%) and the Phanerophytes (17%).Chorogical analyses indicate the predominance of Mediterranean and Euro-Mediterranean species.Almost all species are native.Notably, Lenontodon taxatilis Lam. is reported for the first time in Northen Albania, specifically in this area.The results show high floristic richness providing a valuable baseline for future research within the Lake Shkodra region.