Angelica remotiserrata (Apiaceae), a new species from Turkey based on morphological and molecular data

Angelica remotiserrata is a novel endemic species discovered in the Kastamonu provinces of northern Turkey. The new species is described by morphological, carpological, ecological and phylogenetic analysis. A. remotiserrata is morphologically distinct from Angelica sylvestris by the coarsely serrata leaf margins, the small and not swollen sheath, the larger fruit and the 12-14 dorsal vittae. A phylogenetic analysis based on the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) sequence of the ribosomal DNA was conducted to reveal the evolutionary relationships of the new species. Its relationships with related species and proposed conservation status were reviewed. The morphological, and molecular evidence clearly supports that A. remotiserrata is a new species

About the presence of Pulmonaria angustifolia L. (Boraginaceae) in Turkey

Background and Aims: Approximately 12,000 plant species grow naturally in Turkey. About 3500 of them are endemic. This number is increasing day by day with new floristic studies. The aim of this study; to confirm the existence of the Pulmonaria angustifolia L. species, whose record is suspicious. Methods: This study is based on a herbarium sample collected by Bülent Olcay during the field study conducted in Western Anatolia (Bursa) in April 2019. As a result of the various relevant floras and literature studies, the specimen was identified as P. angustifolia. The P. angustifolia sample was confirmed by comparison with various herbarium samples. In this study, a description of the Pulmonaria angustifolia species was given. The species was examined in detail morphologically and compared with other herbarium samples. Results: The presence of the P. angustifolia species, which has been mentioned as a doubtful record in the flora of Turkey, has been proven for the first time in Turkey. A new record has been added that the Pulmonaria species grow in Turkey. An identification key has been established for the Pulmonaria species found in Turkey, including the new record. Conclusion: With this study, presence of P. angustifolia, which is mentioned as doubtful record is confirmed. Keywords: Pulmonaria, Boraginaceae, new record, Turke

Peucedanum akaliniae (Apiaceae), a new species from Southern Turkey

Peucedanum akaliniae is described as a new species from Southern Turkey. It is similar to P. graminifolium, P. longifolium, P. ruthenicum and P. guvenianum. Diagnostic morphological characters are represented and compared with closely related species. It differs from related taxa by having long petioles with long fibrous collar, pinnate leaves, opposite-verticillate inflorescence, unequal rays and pedicels, number of bracts and white flowers, oblong-ovat fruit shape, dorsal vittae regularly 1-2 per vallecula and ribs, 1-3 vittae in the lateral wings and costas

Comparative morphology and fruit anatomy of Ferula szowitsiana DC. and Ferula caspica M.Bieb.

Ferula caspica and Ferula szowitsiana grow in the same area of Central Anatolia. According to Flora of Turkey, they can be easily confused for one another during the flowering time. In this study, morphological and anatomical features of these two species were examined in order to reveal their differences. Leaves, flowers and fruits of these two species were examined and necessary measurements were made. The proliferation in the inflorescence of F. caspica, was not observed in the species F. szowitziana. There were distinct morphological differences in the fruits, also, the numbers of the secretory channels were different in the anatomical sections of mericarps. Morphological differences were observed in leaf lobes of these two species. As a result, the data that can be used to distinguish between these species are shown

A New Ferula (Apiaceae) Species from Southwest Anatolia: Ferula pisidica Akalin & Miski

Ferula pisidicais a novel endemic species found in the vicinity of Karaman province of inner Mediterranean Region of Turkey.F. pisidicais morphologically distinct fromF. haussknechtiiandF. brevipedicellataby habit, sheaths, terminal leaf lobes, and mericarp size as well as by chemotaxonomic differences. The new species is described by morphological, carpological, ecological and phytochemical characteristics. Its relationships with the other related species and proposed conservation status will be reviewed

Ferulago akpulatii (Apiaceae): A new species from Central Anatolia, Turkey

Copyright © 2021 Magnolia Press.Ferulago akpulatii (Apiaceae) is described as a new species endemic to Central Anatolia, Turkey. It is closely related to Ferulago platycarpa and F. pauciradiata, and is easily distinguished by its cauline leaf shape, inflorescence type, and fruit features. The main morphological differences between Ferulago akpulatii and related taxa are discussed, and the diagnostic characteristics, including the anatomical features of fruits, are given in detail. An identification key of Ferulago akpulatii and the morphologically closer species is also provided