Dianthus nezahatiae (Caryophyllaceae), a new species from the northwestern Turkey

Some Dianthus specimens collected from Sakarya and Bolu Provinces (Turkey) provinces are proposed as a new species. nezahatiae Hamzaoğlu (Caryophyllaceae) is naturally distributed in subalpine meadow habitats between the altitude range of 1450 1620 m a.s.l. differed D. akdaghensis Gemici et Leblebici respect to its inner bracts 1.7−2.1 mm wide, apex epicalyx scales attenuate–rounded, petal collar almost half claw width, capsule longer than calyx. In this paper description species, comparison with close taxon, photographs, distribution map, habitat preference given.