A New Species from Turkey: Eleocharis divaricata (Cyperaceae) and A Note for E. atropurpurea

Abstract

In this study, a new species, Eleocharis divaricata, is introduced to science. It is easily separated from other species by its short and divaricate stems, blackish-purple achenes, and amphicarpic proliferation. Also, the presence of E. atropurpurea in Turkey is discussed. Finally, a new identification key is proposed for all Eleocharis species in Turkey.

Keywords

• Eleocharis atropurpurea
• E. divaricata
• new species
• sedge family
• Turkey

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