Published January 1, 2017 | Version v1
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Silene nemrutensis (Caryophyllaceae), a new species from south-eastern Anatolia

  • 1. Celal Bayar Univ, Fac Arts & Sci, Dept Biol, TR-45140 Muradiye Manisa, Turkey
  • 2. Altaycesme Mah,Kuleli Kosk Sok 13-1, Maltepe Istanbul, Turkey
  • 3. Erciyes Univ, Dept Biol, Fac Sci, Kayseri, Turkey
  • 4. Yuzuncu Yil Univ, Fac Educ, Dept Biol, TR-65080 Tusba Van, Turkey

Description

A new perennial species, Silene nemrutensis (Silene sect. Spergulifoliae, Caryophyllaceae), is described and illustrated from SE-Anatolia. A macromorphological comparison with the similar species S. arguta is given as well as the ultrastructure of the seeds and pollen grains. Original photographs, geographical distribution, habitat and IUCN conservation status are also provided.

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