A new gigantic species from Turkey, Angelica turcica (Umbelliferae)

HAMZAOĞLU E., Koc M.

PHYTOTAXA, vol.245, no.1, pp.66-70, 2016 (Journal Indexed in SCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 245 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.11646/phytotaxa.245.1.7
  • Title of Journal : PHYTOTAXA
  • Page Numbers: pp.66-70

Abstract

A new species, Angelica turcica, is described and illustrated. It is a highly distinct species that is immediately characterized by a gigantic habit, with large leaves and inflated sheaths. In fruit shape it resembles Angelica purpurascens, which is known in Caucasia, Turkey and Iran.