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Type: Article
Published: 2016-01-22
Page range: 66–70
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A new gigantic species from Turkey, Angelica turcica (Umbelliferae)

Department of Elementary Education, Gazi Faculty of Education, Gazi University, 06500, Ankara, Turkey
High School of Animal Productions, Bozok University, 66900, Yozgat, Turkey
Angelica purpurascens Apiaceae description Kastamonu taxonomy Eudicots Turkey

Abstract

A new species, Angelica turcica, is described and illustrated. It is a highly distinct species that is immediately characterized by a gigantic habit, with large leaves and inflated sheaths. In fruit shape it resembles Angelica purpurascens, which is known in Caucasia, Turkey and Iran.