A new species as a member of the Flora of Turkey: Persicaria hydropiperoides (Polygonaceae)

Abstract

Persicaria genus in Turkish Madımakgiller or Buckwheat family (Polygonaceae) is included in the genus Polygonum now. Today, the genus Persicaria is separated from the genus Polygonum. In this study, Pe. hydropiperoides belonging to the genus Persicaria is given as a new species for the flora of Turkey. Specimens of Pe. hydropiperoides were collected from Sancaktepe/ Paşaköy (Istanbul). Adding this new species, the number of Persicaria genus in Turkish Flora reached 12 species (13 taxa). Additionally, a Turkish name, detailed description, locality data, photographs, and geographical distribution information of the species were given in this research.

Keywords

• A new record
• Istanbul
• Pe. hydropiperoides
• Persicaria
• Turkey

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