New record for the flora of Kurdistan region of Iraq: Eranthis kurdica (Ranunculaceae)

Year 2023, Volume: 6 Issue: 1, 69 - 76, 17.12.2023

Mehmet Fırat Tahir Salah Mela

https://doi.org/10.57244/dfbd.1319377

Abstract

Eranthis kurdica Rukšāns (Ranunculaceae), a new record for flora of Kurdistan region of Iraq, is described. The specimens were collected in Akre/Hewler province, Kurdistan region of Iraq. Among them, Eranthis kurdica is known from Iran and Turkey, new added to Kurdistan region of Iraq. Detailed morphological description, vernacular name, its photographs in its natural distribution area and the updated map of the distribution area are presented in the study.

Keywords

Eranthis kurdica, Iraq, Kurdistan, New record, Ranunculaceae

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