A TAXONOMIC REVIEW OF THE HORDEUM MARINUM SENSU LATO (POACEAE: TRITICEAE) IN IRAN

Document Type : Regular Paper

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1 Dept. of Biology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, I. R. of Iran

2 Dept. of Biology, University of Tehran, Tehran, I. R. of Iran

Abstract

This study concerns the taxonomic status of Hordeum marinum sensu lato in Iran. Its
geographical distribution in Iran has been reported. Based on the morphological study, the taxon
contains two subspecies: marinum and gussoneanum (Parl.) Thell. in Iran. Morphological descriptions
along with a key separating the two subspecies are provided. Furthermore, morphological variations of
the subspecies of Hordeum marium Hudson in various habitats have been studied. In order to facilitate
identifications, three photographs and drawings illustrating the herbarium specimens have been
provided.

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Iranian Journal of Science
Volume 28, Issue 1 - Serial Number 1
May and June 2004
Pages 127-135

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