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Type: Article
Published: 2021-04-20
Page range: 157–164
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Ranunculus solhanensis (Ranunculaceae), a new species from eastern Turkey

Central Unit of Pilot University Coordination, Bingöl University
Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Art, Bingöl University, 12000, Bingöl, Turkey
Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Art, Bingöl University, 12000, Bingöl, Turkey
Eudicots Eastern Anatolia endemics Mediterranean flora Ranunculus taxonomy

Abstract

Ranunculus solhanensis sp. nov. (Ranunculaceae) is described from Bingöl province (Eastern Anatolia) in Turkey. It is related to R. bulbilliferus and R. munzurensis also distributed in east Anatolia. The new species is easily distinguished from its relatives by morphological features of stem, corolla, stamen and achenes. Achenes and pollen characteristics have been assessed by light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Distribution, ecological data and IUCN conservation status of the new species are also provided.