MORPHO-ANATOMICAL AND PALYNOLOGICAL CHRACTERIZATION OF Jasione heldreichii Boiss. & Orph.

Abstract

In this study, morpho-anatomical and palynological features of Jasione heldreichii Boiss. & Orph. which is distributed in Marmara, Egean, Mediterranean regions and West parts of Central Anatolia has been investigated. Anatomical features, a detailed morphological description and a distribution map of Jasione heldreichii. For identification of anatomical features, tranverse sections of the roots, stems and leaves were investigated. Obtained morpho-anatomical characteristics of J. heldreichii were compared with its description given in Flora of Turkey. J. heldreichii showed oblate-spheroidal characteristics and had triporate pollen type.