Lythrum anatolicum subsp. vanense (Lythraceae): a new subspecies from Eastern Anatolia, Turkey

Abstract

Lythrum anatolicum Leblebici & Seçmen subsp. vanense (Lythraceae), a new taxon occurring in the province of Van in East Anatolia, Turkey, is described and illustrated. The new endemic subspecies closest to L. anatolicum subsp. anatolicum, but differs by its broader leaves, shorter bracteole and hypanthium, longer epicalyx segments. The conservation status of L. anatolicum subsp. vanense was assessed according to IUCN criteria. A distribution map of L. anatolicum subsp. vanense and related taxon is also presented.