Some Morphological and Anatomical Investigations on Autumn Species of Crocus L. Occurring in Şanlıurfa

Authors : Hasan Akan, Ismail Eker

Pages : 185-191

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Publication Date : 9999-12-31

Article Type : Makaleler

Abstract :Some morphological and anatomical characteristics of Crocus pallasii Goldb. subsp. turcicus B.Mathew and Crocus cancellatus Herbert subsp. damascenus (Herbert) B.Mathew, which flower in autumn, were investigated. Detailed descriptions of these two taxa of Crocus L., which occur in Şanlıurfa, are provided and their morphological characters are compared with those given in the Flora of Turkey. The specimens were collected from different parts of Şanlıurfa within C7 of the grid system; their habitat and population status were also determined. Their anatomical structure are illustrated.
Keywords : Crocus, Şanlıurfa, Turkey