Article

The species of the Allium stamineum group are examined in their morphological, karyological and taxonomic aspects, on the base of literature data as well as herbarium and field surveys. This group is widely distributed in the eastern Mediterranean area, where it is represented by many species well differentiated as regards their morphology, ecology and distribution. Most of the species are diploid with 2_n_=16 and occur in natural habitats, while some triploid (2_n_=24) and tetraploid (2_n_=32) are linked to synanthropic places. Nomenclature, morphology, karyology, ecology and distribution are provided for each species, as well as the iconography of their main distinctive features. The identification keys of these species are provided too.