Murat KOÇ, Ergin HAMZAOĞLU, Fatma Neriman ÖZHATAY

Arenaria microcalyx (Caryophyllaceae), a new species from Turkey

Arenaria microcalyx M.Koç & Hamzaoğlu (Caryophyllaceae) is described as a new species of subgen. Arenaria L. in Turkey. The specimens were collected from Kaş (Antalya). The new species is related to Arenaria leptoclados (Rchb.) Guss. and is an endemic species that has a distribution in the Mediterranean region. The differences between the species are discussed. Description, distribution, illustration, and conservation status of the new species are given. Seeds structures were examined by scanning electron microscopy.

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Key words: Alsinoideae, Arenaria, taxonomy, Anatolia

Arenaria microcalyx (Caryophyllaceae), a new species from Turkey

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Key words: Alsinoideae, Arenaria, taxonomy, Anatolia,

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