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Taxonomic studies in the Camphorosmeae (Chenopodiaceae) in Egypt. 1. Subtribe Kochiinae (Bassia, Kochia and Chenolea)

Authors:
Shehata F.
,
El-Shayeb F.
,
Turki Z.
Publication: Flora Mediterranea
Pages: 275-294
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Abstract

The plant morphology, anatomical characters of stem, SEM of pollen and seed coat surfaces were used to reassess the taxonomic relationships between the genera Bassia, Chenolea and Kochia. In addition, the Egyptian species of the genus Bassia were revised. The results clearly indicate considerably differences between the three studied genera and support the treatment of them as different genera. Bassia aegyptiaca is recorded as species nova. Both Chenolea and Kochia are represented in Egyptian flora by one species for each.