A New Record for Turkey: Centaurea aziziana Rech.f. (Asteraceae)

Centaurea aziziana Rech.f. (Asteraceae) is recorded for the first time (B9 Van province) for the flora of Turkey. The diagnostic characters of C. aziziana are described and its habitat and conservation are discussed.

A New Record for Turkey: Centaurea aziziana Rech.f. (Asteraceae)

Centaurea aziziana Rech.f. (Asteraceae) is recorded for the first time (B9 Van province) for the flora of Turkey. The diagnostic characters of C. aziziana are described and its habitat and conservation are discussed.

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