Morpho-anatomical basis of discrimination between three Viola species
July 3, 2025
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| Article Title: | Morpho-anatomical basis of discrimination between three Viola species |
| Authors: | Rosenhech E., Lobiuc A., Boz I., Zamfirache M.M. |
| Affiliation: | “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iasi, Bulevardul Carol I 11, Iași 700506, Iasi, Romania “Stefan cel Mare” University of Suceava, Strada Universității 13, 720229, Suceava, Romania NIRDBS –- Institute of Biological Research Iasi, Department of Experimental and Applied Biology, Lascar Catargi 47, Iasi 700107, Romania |
| Abstract: | Species in the Viola genus form a complex taxonomical group, with several species overlapping in morphological traits. Moreover, some species exhibit significant phenological plasticity, further complicating correct identification. Molecular and micromorphological analyses are used to complement traditional means of identification of the species, but the latter still offer valuable taxonomical information. The current paper assesses in a comparative manner some of the more frequently used morphological and anatomical characteristics of 3 Viola species (V. declinata, V. dacica, V. canina), for which such data are scant, to offer a basis for further comparison and identification of taxa. Morphological differences, including those assessed through PCA, were recorded mainly for leaves and stipules parameters. |
| Keywords: | morphometry, Viola sp., endemic species, taxonomy. |
| *Correspondence: | Lobiuc Andrei, “Stefan cel Mare” University of Suceava, Strada Universității 13, 720229, Suceava, Romania, email: andrei.lobiuc@usm.ro |
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