J Syst Evol ›› 2001, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (5): 451-454.

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Taxonomic notes on two species in the genus Plantago Linn. from China

LI Zhen-Yu   

  • Published:2001-09-10

Abstract: Plantago lagocephala Bunge is reported as a new record to China. P. perssonii Pilger, an incompletely known species which has long been ignored, is here recognized and found to be en-demic to Xinjiang, NW China. Both species are described in detail.

Key words: Plantago Linn., P.lagocephala Bunge, P.perssonii Pilger, New Record, China