SANREM CRSPMissouri Botanical GardensPeñafiel Cevallos, M.2016-04-192016-04-1920039978-22-325-3http://hdl.handle.net/10919/65245Metadata only recordEcuador is one of 17 countries in the world considered to have the greatest biodiversity. The research presented here constitutes the most important scientific contribution to the knowledge of botanical resources in the region, particularly around Lake Cuicocha. It facilitates understanding and appreciation of the Andean vegetation, which is increasingly being altered and destroyed. This study provides an indispensable resource for reference and support in future research.text/plaines-ESAll rights reserved. Electronic, photocopy, or any other reproduction of any part of this edition is prohibited without the permission of the editors orthe owner of the rights.ForestsPlantsBiodiversityBiodiversity conservationHabitat destructionBotanyFloraEndemic speciesPrimary forest,EcosystemAbstract