Alliaceae in the flora of Egypt 1. Systematic revision of the indigenous species of Allium L.

Document Type : Original Article

Author

The Herbarium, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt.

Abstract

The indiginous taxa of Allium L. represented in the flora of Egypt were systematically revised. This revealed the
presence of 20 species belonging to 4 sections. For each species, valid name, synonymes (if any), type,
distribution (local and golbal) and representative specimens are given. A key for the seperation of the species is
provided.

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