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| Euphorbia shehbaziana S.A. Hama & S.A. Ahmad, in Hama & Ahmad, 2020. |
Abstract
Euphorbia shehbaziana is described and illustrated as a new species from Kurdistan Iraq, and its distinguishing characters from its nearest relatives, E. denticulata and E. craspedia, are discussed.
KEYWORDS: Euphorbia, Iraq, Gmo Mt., Kurdistan
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| Euphorbia shehbaziana S.A. Hama & S.A. Ahmad. A, plant; B, cyathium; C, fruit; D, seed with caruncle. Photographs by Saman A. Ahmad based on the holotype. |
Euphorbia shehbaziana S.Y. Hama and S.A. Ahmad, sp. nov.
Euphorbia shehbaziana is readily distinguished from its nearest woody relatives by having entire leaves, 3- to 5-rayed umbels, denticulate glands, bracteate male flowers, and rugose seeds.
Etymology: Euphorbia shehbaziana is named in honor of our mentor and friend Dr. Ihsan A. Al-Shehbaz (MO) in recognition of his devotion to promoting botany in Kurdistan Iraq.
Sakar Y. Hama and Saman A. Ahmad. 2020. Euphorbia shehbaziana (Euphorbiaceae), A New Species from Kurdistan Iraq. Harvard Papers in Botany. 25(1); 73-74. DOI: 10.3100/hpib.v25iss1.2020.n9
