It might sound weird, but it's true: the steppes of Eastern Europe are home to a similar number of plant species as the regions of the Amazon rainforest. However, this is only apparent when species are counted in small sampling areas, rather than hectares of land.
source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/high-plant-diversity-is-often-found-in-the-smallest-of-areas
