Title of article :
Aethionema sabzevaricum (Brassicaceae), a new species from Iran
Author/Authors :
Khosravi, Ahmad R. shiraz university - Faculty of Science - Department of Biology, شيراز, ايران , Joharchi, M. R. ferdowsi university of mashhad - Recearch Center forPlant Sciences - Department of Botany, مشهد, ايران
Abstract :
Aethionema sabzeva ricum Khosra vi Joharchi (Brassicaceae) is described and illustrated from NE Iran. The new species is morphologycally, closely related to the A. saxatile group. It is an obligate chasmophytic narrow endemic to the serpentine cliffs of the Khorasanian Joqatai Mts in NE of Iran. It is perennial , suffruticose, with alternate fleshy leaves. Petals, white with upper part of claw and basal part oflamina darker purplish. Silicula cymbiform and one seeded.
Keywords :
Brassicaceae , Aethionema , new species , taxonomy , Iran
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Botany
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Botany
