Determination of morphological, palynological, anatomical characteristics and IUCN category of local endemic Bellevalia koyuncui Karabacak & Yıldırım

The macro and micromorphological characteristics of Bellevalia koyuncui, the IUCN threat category and the soil characteristics of the plant's natural habitat (physical and chemical) were examined in this study. It was consistent with the study in which it was first described macromorphologically. The micromorphological characteristics of the species were determined in detail for the first time in this study. Pollen and seed surface characteristics were interpreted from the images obtained with SEM. The anatomical characteristics of the root, scape and leaves were evaluated from the images obtained by microtone and hand-stained thin sections. The distribution area of the species and the soil characteristics of this area were examined in detail. The threat category of the species and protection recommendations were presented.