Verbascum hasbenlii (Scrophulariaceae), a new species from Turkey

Abstract

Verbascum hasbenlii Aytac & H.Duman sp. nov. (sect. Bothrosperma Murb.) is described and illustrated from Turkey. This new species was collected in B1 can (Canakkale Province) area. V hasbenlii appears to be closely allied to V luciliae (Boiss.) O.Kuntze and V haraldi-adnani Parolly & Eren. Its affinities with this and other related species are discussed. The characteristic features of pollen, seed, stomata structure, and hairs are studied using a scanning electron microscope and the distribution of the new species in Turkey is given.