Dianthus vanensis (Caryophyllaceae), a new species from Turkey

Authors: AHMET İLÇİM, LÜTFİ BEHÇET, MUZAFFER MÜKEMRE

Abstract: Dianthus vanensis Behçet & İlçim is described as a new species. It is confined to Çatak District (Van) in Eastern Anatolia, Turkey. The diagnostic characters and taxonomic comments on the species are given. Notes are also presented on its ecology. A distribution map of new and related species is also provided.

Keywords: Dianthus, taxonomy, flora, Turkey

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