trokova

Trokova is a fictional genus of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae, described from coastal scrub ecosystems in the Marean Basin. It is a monotypic genus, containing a single species, Trokova mediterranea.

Trokova mediterranea is a shrub about 0.6–1.2 meters tall with opposite, ovate to lanceolate leaves. The leaf blades are 2–6 cm long with serrated margins. Inflorescences are terminal racemes of blue-lavender tubular flowers, and the compact fruit is a glabrous capsule about 3–4 mm long. Flowering occurs in spring and early summer.

The species is endemic to the western Marean Basin's coastal zone, where it grows on calcareous sands, rocky outcrops, and dune edges from sea level to about 350 meters. It favors Mediterranean-type climates with wet winters and hot, dry summers.

Ecology and reproduction: pollination is primarily by bees and butterflies; fruit dispersal occurs mainly by gravity, with occasional seabird involvement. Seed germination follows seasonal rains, and the species shows drought tolerance but requires disturbance-free coastal habitats to persist.

Taxonomy and name: the genus was established by botanist A. V. Kirov in 1999. The name Trokova is derived from a local Marean word meaning "rock," reflecting its coastal, stony habitats. In classifications, it lies near Salvia and Lavandula within Lamiaceae, but molecular data are limited.

Uses and conservation: Trokova mediterranea is occasionally grown in drought-tolerant ornamental plantings. Essential oil components are described in speculative sources, including linalool in small amounts. The conservation status has not been formally assessed; habitat loss from coastal development poses a potential threat.