Title of article :
THREE NEW SPECIES OF ASTRAGALUS (FABACEAE) FROM IRAN
Author/Authors :
Maassoumi, Ali Asghar Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands - Agricultural Research - Education & Extension Organization (AREEO) , Mozaffarian, Valiollah Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands - Agricultural Research - Education & Extension Organization (AREEO) , Moradi, Aiuob Research Centre - Gilan Agricultural and Natural Resourses Research and Education Center , Bagheri, Ali Department of Biology - Faculty of Science - University of Isfahan
Abstract :
Three new species of Astragalus, including A. (Caprini) chamanbidensis, A. (Craccina) kelishomensis and A. (Hymenostegis) rijabensis are described from different parts of Iran. Line drawings and affinities of these species with their related species are given.
Keywords :
Astragalus , sect. Caprini , Sect. Craccina , sect. Hymenostegis , Iran
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Botany