Tulipa akamasica (Liliaceae), a new endemic species from Cyprus
Tulipa akamasica (Liliaceae), a new endemic species from Cyprus
Tulipa akamasica (Liliaceae) is described as new to science. Its occurrence is restricted to a small area on serpentine substrate in the Akamas peninsula in the western part of Cyprus. The diploid plant belongs to the controversial T. orphanidea species group, but differs from its segregates by the delicateness of most organs.