Notes on the narrow endemic of Armenia, Pyrus browiczii Mulk. (Rosaceae)

Abstract

Pyrus browiczii Mulk. is a narrow endemic of the Vayots Dzor province of Armenia. It is the only pear species from the East Asian Pyrus section Pashia native to Armenian flora. Since the description by Ya. I. Mulkidzhanyan in 1969 so far P. browiczii was known by the type and single specimens in fruits. During the present study, P. browiczii was collected and observed in nature in flowering and fruiting phases. Article contains data on species taxonomy, ecology and particulars of habitat, complete description of the species, it is illustrated by original photos.

Keywords

• armenian flora
• description
• pyrus section pashia
• pyrus browiczii
• taxonomy