A Taxonomic Study of Species Peltariaangustifolia DC. from Brassicaceae Family in Iraq

Abstract

     The research was aimed tostudy themorphological and anatomical characteristics as well as habitatand geographical distributionof speciesPeltariaangustifolia DC., This study indicated that the plant specimens are perennial glabrous herbs, distinguished by the presence of distinct basal and cauline leaves, and simple corymb inflorescence. Flowers perianth consists of four obovate sepals, and four spathulate petals, with hexanderiaandroecium characterized by dilated filaments from the bases and gynoecium consists of obovate ovary and sessile stigma, the fruit reticulate silicula, and the seeds are ovate-elliptical with faintly reticulate configuration. As for the anatomical study, it included the study of the dimensions and characteristics of each root, stem, leaf, as well as the nature of the leaf venation, and cuticular study. A study of the geographical distribution showed that the species is very rare in Iraq. It is located in the mountain region and exclusively in Jabal Sinjar district.