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tufted (cespitose) meadow, formed by herbaceous plants, 
among which Carex and poor grasses dominate. Here, too, 
may be found the white blossoms of Gentiana leucomelaena 
and the red of Primula sibirica and others. 
4. On the steep slope leading up to the second terrace, 
which is composed of conglomerates, a very special and 
characteristic flora is often to be found. Here we may see 
Clematis tangutica, Comarum Salessowi, Dracocephalum sta- 
mineum, etc. 
5. Terrace No. 2 and the largest part of Pamir, as well, 
is covered by desert vegetation, scattered low bushes of 
“Terskén” (Eurotia ceratoides C. A. M.), Artemisia, species of 
Astragalus and Oxytropis (A. Mushketowi and others, O. chilio- 
philia, Poncinsi and others). 
6. Along the banks of brooks, with their source in the 
perpetual snows, there is usually a narrow strip of alpine 
meadow, with a vegetation high-alpine in character. 
7. These same alpine meadows are developed on the 
mountain ridges encircling Pamir. The author has seen them 
on Kisil-art and Koi-tesek, and there are many other places 
where they may be found. 
8. Finally, in the ravine of Karasu in Jaman-Tal, which 
is sheltered on all sides, thickets or small groves of willow 
(Salix sp.) are to be found. The trees, however, are not more 
than 4 mètres high. 
To the above detailed report of FEDTSCHENKO’S system, | 
(all his statements are included,) his German brief may be 
added in extenso, as it includes in part new information. 
(However it does not include all the formations given in the 
Russian text.) 
“Die Vegetation des inneren Pamir ist äusserst arm, 
(aus etwa 300—350 Pflanzenarten bestehend) und wird fol- 
gendermassen gegliedet: 
A. Wiesen: 
I. Alpenmatten (13--17,000‘); 
II. Feuchte Wiesen; 
III. Salzmoorwiesen längs den Flussufern und um den 
Seen (10—14,000’). 
