Table 1 in Gelasia attariana (Scorzonerinae, Cichorieae, Asteraceae), a new species from NW of Iran, inferred from morphological and molecular data

Table 1. Comparison of diagnostic morphological characters between Gelasia attariana and its close relatives
Diagnostic charactersGelasia attarianaGelasia cinereaGelasia wendelboiPlant height45–55(–60) cm30–40(–45) cm30–40 cmStems and leaves indumentum Leaves colorSparsely pubescent Green or yellow-greenTomentose Green-greyVelutinous Golden-grey or white-greyApex of leaves Length of basal leaves length/width ratio of leaves Capitula shape Achenes length/Pappus lenghtAcuminate 14–18(–22) cm 10–14 × as long as broad Narrowly-campanulate 10–12 mm/14–15 mmAcute 7–9(–12) cm 6–9 × as long as broad Broadly-campanulate 10–12 mm/14–19 mmAcute 6–9(–10) cm 3–5 × as long as broad Broadly-campanulate 12–14 mm/18–22 mm