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A tall, perennial herbaceous plant that often grows in coastal areas of reservoirs and swamps. It has long, flat leaves and characteristic fluffy flower stalks.

Common reed is an important element of aquatic ecosystems, providing shelter and food for various species of birds and mammals.

When dying off, common reed is involved in the formation of peat. In traditional medicine, reeds are used to make preparations with antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects.

A small annual plant has small white flowers with cut petals, giving it a distinctive appearance.

The Pulsatilla spreads quickly and can compete with other cultivated plants. However, its young leaves are edible and are used in cooking as an addition to salads or dishes.

The Pulsatilla is used as a soporific and sedative in folk medicine and veterinary medicine.

A perennial plant distributed throughout the world. It has small, green leaves and tiny pink or greenish flowers.

In folk medicine, it is used as a remedy to treat various diseases such as arthritis and stomach problems.

In traditional medicine it is used as a remedy for a variety of conditions such as arthritis and stomach problems.

A perennial herbaceous plant common in the steppe regions of Eurasia. Known for its fragrant leaves and clusters of flowers, which can vary in color from pale purple to pink.

Salvia tesquicola is used in traditional medicine and perfumery for its oils and aroma. Widely used for bronchitis and inflammation of the GI organs since ancient times. The name itself comes from the Latin «salvare» — to be healthy.

A perennial herbaceous plant with a distinct fragrant odor. The stems of the plant can be erect or slightly ascending, covered with short hairs.

The leaves of the plant are broadly elliptical or ovate, often with glandular points and short hairs on the surface.

In Central Asia, it is known as «deer grass» and is often used as an additive to tea.

A tall perennial shrub with poisonous black berries and large leaves that contain atropine, a highly toxic substance.

It was artificially bred for medical and cosmetic purposes, although the use of its products requires caution and specialist supervision.

Rough cocklebur is a poisonous plant. Despite this, it is widely used in China and Central Asia as an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory agent.

A medium-sized waterfowl is widespread in various parts of the world.

Male mallards usually stand out for their bright colors with a green head, orange legs and a distinctive yellow stripe across their eyes. Females, on the contrary, have a modest brown coloration with dark spots on the eyes and beak.

A small waterfowl is widespread in various parts of Eurasia and Africa. It often feeds on insects, worms and small aquatic invertebrates, as well as occasionally caught small fish.

Known for its characteristic food-seeking gestures of wagging its tail up and down.

A small snake that lives in a variety of environments. A characteristic feature of this species is a patterned pattern on the back, consisting of dark spots and stripes on a light background.

Steppe rat snakes are non-venomous and prefer to feed on a wide variety of prey, including fish, amphibians and rodents.

A small reptile with outstanding ability to move quickly. It has a slender body, powerful limbs and a flexible tail.

It has acute vision and a tactile apparatus, which makes it a successful predator when hunting insects and small animals.

A small rodent, distinguished by its sandy-yellow color. It has a fluffy tail and long ears, which help it detect danger and cleverly hide.

Yellow gophers often live in sandy areas and desert areas, where they dig underground burrows and feed on seeds, roots and sometimes insects.

Medium-sized rodent, widely spread in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The brown hare is known for its long ears and hind legs, which allow it to run fast and jump long distances.

This species is a crepuscular and nocturnal animal, active mainly in the evening and at night.