Article

Studies on the halophytic Sphaerophysa salsula (Fabaceae) in Armenia

Authors:
Ghukasyan A.
,
Elbakyan A.
,
Martirosyan L.
,
Hovakimyan Z.
,
Akopian J.
Publication: Flora Mediterranea
Pages: 157-165
Article history:
  1. Published online

Abstract

Morphological, karyological, palynological and ecological features of Sphaerophysa salsula halophytic vulnerable species of the Armenian flora are investigated based on the specimens collected from Ararat salt marshes of Armenia. The expanded morphological description and illustration of this species is given. The study shows that the somatic chromosome number is 2_n_=16, with basic chromosome number x=8.