Published January 1, 2017 | Version v1
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Dianthus ucarii (Caryophyllaceae): a new species from the northwest of Turkey

  • 1. Gazi Univ, Gazi Fac Educ, Dept Math & Sci Educ, Ankara, Turkey
  • 2. Bozok Univ, Anim Prod High Sch, Yozgat, Turkey
  • 3. Ankara Univ, Dept Biol, Fac Sci, Ankara, Turkey

Description

Dianthus ucarii Hamzaoglu & Koc (Caryophyllaceae) is described as a new species to science based on material collected in Kirklareli Province in northwestern Turkey. The new taxon belongs to sect. Carthusiani (Boiss.) F.N. Williams and it is closely related to Dianthus pinifolius Sm., an Eastern Mediterranean element. A description, illustration, and identification key for the new species are given. In addition, D. ucarii and D. pinifolius are compared in terms of general morphology and molecular phylogeny.

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