Floristic lichen records from Kemaliye District (Erzincan) and Van Province

Authors: YALÇIN KARAGÖZ, ALİ ASLAN

Abstract: Numerous lichen specimens from 32 locations in Kemaliye District of Erzincan Province and 4 locations in Van Province were examined. In total 144 lichens, including 5 varieties, 2 subspecies and 4 forms, in 47 genera were identified. Acarospora lavicola J.Steiner, Adelolecia kolaensis (Nyl.) Hertel & Rambold, and Arthonia apotheciorum (A. Massal.) Almq. were found to be new for Turkey. All identified taxa, excluding the ones mentioned above, are new for Kemaliye and 101 taxa are new for Erzincan Province.

Keywords: Flora, Kemaliye, lichen, new records, taxonomy, Van

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