A New Genus Record for the Flora of Turkey: Tetradiclis Stev. ex M.Bieb. (Zygophyllaceae)

Tetradiclis tenella (Ehrenb.) Litw. (Zygophyllaceae), recently collected from Kırıkkale (Central Anatolia), is a new record for the flora of Turkey. A description, its phytogeographical importance, a distribution map and an illustration are given.

A New Genus Record for the Flora of Turkey: Tetradiclis Stev. ex M.Bieb. (Zygophyllaceae)

Tetradiclis tenella (Ehrenb.) Litw. (Zygophyllaceae), recently collected from Kırıkkale (Central Anatolia), is a new record for the flora of Turkey. A description, its phytogeographical importance, a distribution map and an illustration are given.

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