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A new record for the flora of Iraq: Astragalus eremophilus Boiss. (Fabaceae), with taxonomic notes and distribution

DOI
https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.14032
Submitted
7 February 2026
Published
14-04-2026

Abstract

This study aimed to identify and record the species Astragalus eremophilus Boiss. in Iraq, that belongs to the section Harpilobus. The species was collected during field trips around the Gazelle Reserve, adjacent to Wadi Al-Amsad, located at an altitude of 625 m and about 16 km south of Rutba town within the Western Desert District (DWD) of Iraq, which is located within the Saharo-Sindian region. A comprehensive morphological comparison was made between the newly recorded species and 2 similar species belonging to the same section (Harpilobus) namely Astragalus corrugatus Bertol. and Astragalus hauarensis Boiss.

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