Volume VIII of the Flora of Russia contains the description of the subfamily Cichorioideae of the large family of the composites (Asteraceae), which includes 33 genera and 945 species. Both wild and important introduced plants of this subfamily, found in the European part of Russia and bordering regions, are described, including information about their taxonomy, habitat conditions, and chromosome numbers

This series of books is a translation of Flora Evropeiskoi Chasti SSR, which provides information on the wild and most important cultivated plants growing in the European portion of Russia and its bordering regions. The text describes plant systematics, habitat conditions, range, and chromosome numbers. The series serves as a manual for botanists, agronomists, teachers, students and naturalists.