A new record of Lepidium (Brassicaceae) for the flora of Iran

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Research center for plant sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

Abstract
In this paper, the new taxa Lepidium ferganense (Brassicaceae) was recorded for the flora of Iran for the first time. This taxon belongs to Irano-Turanian region. It was compared with the closest taxa in the present study. In addition, a morphological description, several Illustrations, and a distribution map were presented.

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Volume 6, Issue 3 - Serial Number 21
Autumn 2019
Pages 347-351

  • Receive Date 08 June 2026
  • Publish Date 08 June 2026