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Leaf anatomy of the Iris croatica I. et M. Horvat (Iridaceae)

The leaf anatomy of the stenoendemic croatian species Iris croatica I. et M. Horvat was described. Two separate populations were analyzed and stability of investigated leaf anatomical characteristics (especially of taxonomicaly interesting features - shape and constitution of leaf margin and form of sclerenchymatous cap at phloem pole) were established. In comparation with related species I. germanica L., these features show significant differences.

Iris croatica; I. germanica; leaf anatomy; taxonomy

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