New and noteworthy bryophyte records for Turkey and Southwest Asia

Authors

  • Muhammet Oren
  • Güray Uyar Gazi University
  • Tulay Ezer
  • Merve Can Gozcu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7751/telopea11088

Keywords:

Moss, Liverworts, new record, Turkey, Southwest Asia

Abstract

Sphagnum flexuosum Dozy & Molk. (Sphagnaceae, Bryophyta) and Obtusifolium obtusum (Lindb.) S.W.Arnell (Cephaloziellaceae, Marchantiophyta) are recorded in Turkey for the first time. The specimens were collected at Samanlı Mountains in north-west Turkey and Küre Mountains in the north of Turkey. Descriptions and illustrations of the two species, and notes on their distributions and ecological characteristics within Turkey are provided.

Downloads

Published

2017-05-08

Issue

Vol. 20

Section

Articles