Gladiolus osmaniyensis (Iridaceae), a new species from South Anatolia, Turkey

Abstract

A new species, Gladiolus osmaniyensis Sağıroğlu (Iridaceae), is described and illustrated from South Anatolia, Turkey. G.osmaniyensis is morphologically close to G. attilae and G. atroviolaceus. Te ecology and phenology of the new species as well as itsetymology, conservation status, and diagnostic morphological features are discussed. In addition, the seed surfaces of the G. osmaniyensis,G. attilae , and G. atroviolaceus are examined by SEM. Te geographical distribution of the new species and the morphologically relatedspecies are mapped as well.