New species Centaurea ascalonica is documented in Kermanshah Province, expanding Iranian flora and highlighting its ecological characteristics.
Centaurea ascalonica Bornm. (Asteraceae, Cardueae) is reported here for the first time from Kermanshah Province, west Iran. A detailed morphological description, phenology, distribution, habitat, and ecology, field images, and comparison with closely allied species are provided. In addition, the name Centaurea ascalonica is lectotypified.
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