Aristolochia pisidica (Aristolochiaceae), a new species from southern Anatolia, Türkiye

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A new species, Aristolochia pisidica, is described from the Mediterranean region of southwestern Türkiye (ancient Pisidia), occurring at elevations ranging from 0 to 1315 m. The new species resembles A. baseri from the same region in its habit and flower color. Aristolochia pisidica, however, differs clearly by its narrower tube, mostly ex-auriculate, concave limb shape, glabrous auricles, smaller seeds, and unique seed ornamentation. The new species is also discussed considering the data and literature, as it was separated from the A. hirta group, which includes A. hirta and A. adalica. Indirectly, the boundaries of A. hirta populations have been redefined. Aristolochia pisidica is the 27th Aristolochia species known from Türkiye and the eastern Aegean islands, and the 15th endemic of the region. A distribution map of these species and an illustration of the new species are provided.