title: Cirsium semzinanicum(Asteraceae), a new species from Hakkâri, Turkey.
abstract: Cirsium semzinanicumsp. nov.(Asteraceae) is described as a new species from Hakkâri, Turkey. The new species is a part of the sect.Epitrachys(Cardueae) and similar toCirsium karduchorum, from which it differs in morphological characters such as leaves, involucre, phyllaries, corolla, achens and pollen morphology. Geographical distribution, habitat and IUCN conservation status of this species are given.
authors.affiliation: Yüzüncü Yıl University, Faculty of Education, Department of Biology, TR-65080, Van, Turkey.
authors.forename: Mehmet
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fırat
keywords: Asteraceae; Cirsium; Epitrachys; Hakkari; Turkey; taxonomy