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Nonea macrantha

Nonea macrantha (Riedl) A.Baytop
Nonea macrantha
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Nonea macrantha is a species in the genus Nonea, belonging to the family Boraginaceae. It is native to Iran, Iraq, and Turkey. The species was published in 1977 and was originally described by Riedl, later reclassified by A. Baytop.

Description

Nonea macrantha is a member of the Boraginaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the borage or forget-me-not family. This species is found in three countries: Iran, Iraq, and Turkey. The scientific name was first proposed by Riedl and later formally published by A. Baytop in 1977. The genus Nonea includes several species native to the Middle East and parts of Central Asia. As a member of this genus, N. macrantha is part of a group of plants with similar morphological and ecological characteristics.

Distribution

Iran · Iraq · Turkey

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