Two new species of Cirsium (Asteraceae) and notes on allies from Turkey

Yildiz B., ARABACI T., Dirmenci T.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF BOTANY, vol.37, no.6, pp.1045-1054, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 37 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.3906/bot-1301-4
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF BOTANY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.1045-1054
  • Keywords: Compositae, Epitrachys, morphology, new species, revision, EAST ANATOLIA, FLORA
  • Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In this study, 2 new species of Cirsium Mill. sect. Epitrachys DC., Cirsium balikesirense Yildiz, Arabaci & Dirmenci and C. nerimaniae Yildiz, Dirmenci & Arabaci from Turkey, are described and illustrated. The differences between the new species and their allies are discussed. Ecological habit, localities, key of allied species, and a distribution map of the species are given.