Validation of Colchicum erdalii and C. osmaniyense (Colchicaceae) and correction the name of Paeonia × kayae (Paeoniaceae)

Colchicum erdalii and C. osmaniyense were described as the new species and nothosubsp.nov. of the genus Paeonia as a natural hybrid from Turkey. However, the new species and the new hybrid names are invalid because they are not in accordance to some provisions of the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature. Herein, corrected and validated names are provided.

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