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Cover | A new species of Passiflora
A new Passiflora species from Ecuador is described, highlighting localized diversity in a poorly explored region.
Cover | A comprehensive key to several Carex taxa
An updated identification key for Carex incorporates recent taxonomic changes and enables classification of over 300 European and Caucasian taxa.
Cover | Vanilla × robusta, the first natural Vanilla hybrid for South America
A new natural hybrid orchid, Vanilla × robusta, is identified in Brazil, illustrating the role of hybridization in plant diversification.
NJB Turns Open Access
Nordic Journal of Botany will be an Open Access journal beginning on 1 January 2026. All papers will be freely accessible for anyone to read and share, directly upon publication.
*New Editor | Jalil Noroozi, Editor-in-Chief in taxonomy
Starting in August 2025, Dr. Jalil Noroozi will take over the role of Editor-in-Chief in taxonomy and systematics at Nordic Journal of Botany.
Cover | Special Issue on Karst biodiversity
Karst ecosystems host unique, highly specialized biodiversity but are increasingly threatened, underscoring the urgent need for their conservation.
Cover | Astragalus tangeh-zendanensis, a new species from Iran
A new Astragalus species from Iran is identified, underscoring hidden plant diversity and the need for conservation in mountainous regions.
*New Editor | Robert Björk, subject editor in plant ecology
We welcome Robert Björk onto the NJB editorial board as our new Subject Editor in (arctic) plant ecology!
Cover | Transfer of Janusia longibracteolata to Schwannia
A plant species is reclassified into Schwannia, refining its taxonomy and highlighting its diversity across South American ecosystems.
Cover | Mutual dependency of both Neottia cordata and its pollinators on pine forests
Neottia cordata depends on pine-forest insects for pollination, highlighting the importance of conserving dynamic pine ecosystems.
Cover | Snowmelt time has a strong impact on tundra plant communities
Snowmelt timing had the strongest influence on plant community composition and seven plant communities could be identified along the gradient.
Cover | Nutrient status is the most important predictor for L. loeselii occurrence
Liparis loeselii flowering in a moss-rich groundwater-fed fen on the island of Orø, Denmark.