Evaluation of First Seedling Development and Physical Characteristics, Viability and Germination of Seeds in Some Taxa of the Lamiaceae Family

The Flora of Türkiye is very rich in the members Lamiaceae family. This study, it was aimed to investigate some physical characteristics, viability, germination performance their seeds, and initial seedling development 16 taxa belonging family collected from natural area. According results, highest lowest viability value recorded S. aethiopis (82.86%) S.yosgadensis (10.71%), respectively. root length values changed between 25.57mm (T.sipyleus)-66.82mm (S.aethiopis) at end 21st day. shoot lengths seedlings were determined vary 3.12mm (T.sipyleus)-22.41 mm (P.armeniaca). seed width varied 0.911-2.788mm 0.999-5.055mm, Values varying 0.432-0.865 calculated according geometric properties by proportioning dimensions seeds. obtained results will be useful for studies on cultivation these taxa.