Title of article :
BIDENS FRONDOSA L. (ASTERACEAE), A NEW RECORD FOR THE FLORA OF IRAN
Author/Authors :
Moradi, Aiuob Research Expert -Research Division of Natural Resources Department, Gilan Agricultural and Natural Resources Researches and Education Center (AREEO), Rasht, Iran , Hamzehee, Behnam Research Institute of Forest and Rangelands - Agricultural Research - Education and Extention Organization (AREEO), Tehran, Iran
Abstract :
During the revision of herbarium specimens in Agriculture and Natural Resources Research Center of Gilan Province, Bidens frondosa L. was identified for the first time and is reported as a new record for the flora of Iran. The most important morphological traits of this species have been compared with its closely related species, B. tripartita L. and B. bipinnata L. Also, the geographical distribution and photos of the herbarium specimen and its natural state are provided.
Keywords :
Bidens frondosa , Asteraceae , new record , Gilan , Iran
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Botany
