The Sarykum area is a refuge for desert flora in the region. There are up to 279 species of rare plants, including several which are endemic, such as Iris acutiloba, Shishkin's groundsel (Senecio schischkinii), Karakugen milkvetch, Astragalus karakugensis and Colchicum laetum https://t.co/XvuEhV83tj
