Linum ayliniae (Linaceae), a New Species from West Anatolia, Turkey

Özer YILMAZ

Özer YILMAZ Uludağ Üniversitesi Fen Edebiyat Fakültesi

Keywords: Flora of Turkey, Linaceae, Linum, section Syllinum, taxonomy

Abstract

A new species, Linum ayliniae Yılmaz (Linaceae), is described from West Anatolia, Turkey. The new species is similar and probably closely related to L. cariense Boiss., but differs in having oblong-linear to slightly lanceolate leaves, lax inflorescences, and larger sepals. Diagnostic, morphological, and geographical data are discussed, and an updated key to all species of Linum L. sect. Syllinum Griseb. in Turkey is presented.