Lagochilus lorestanicus sp. nov. (Lamiaceae) from Iran

Abstract

Lagochilus lorestanicus Dehshiri & Mozaffarian, a new species endemic to Iran, is described and illustrated. The new species is probably most closely related to L. cuneatus Benth. The diagnostic morphological characteristics, as well as a full description, ecological characteristics, and distribution data are given. Lagochilus lorestanicus is evaluated as 'Vulnerable' (VU) according to IUCN red list criteria. © 2013 The Authors.