The macroflora of Neogene sediments in the Elhovo Formation (Southeast Bulgaria)

Abstract

Abstract. Th e studied macrofl ora originates from the Neogene sediments in the basin of Toundzha River (Southeast Bulgaria). Th e age of the sediments was determined as Pontian-Pliocene on the basis of some remains of vertebrates. Th e identifi ed macrofl ora comprises 33 species of fossil plants from 16 families. Th e families Juglandaceae, Fagaceae, Salicaceae, Betulaceae, and Lauraceae were widest represented. Th e taxa Actinodaphne cf. dolichophylla, Alnus rotundata, Ocotea euxina, Pistacia miocaenica, Salix cf. haidingeri, Styrax pseudooffi cinale, and Wisteria cf. falax are described for the fi rst time for the fossil fl ora of Bulgaria.