ATRAPHAXIS BINALUDENSIS (POLYGONACEAE), A NEW SPECIES FROM NORTHEASTERN IRAN

Atraphaxis binaludensis (Polygonaceae) is described as a new species from northeastern Iran. This species is morphologically similar to A. intricata but differs from it in having spiny whitish branches, petiolate obovate-rhomboid leaves, and large flowers. Taxonomic characters and illustration of the new species as well as a key to species from NE Iran are presented.

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Polygonaceae ، Atraphaxis ، new species ، Iran