Allium beitchlelaense (Amaryllidaceae), a New Species in sect. Codonoprasum from Lebanon

Allium beitchlelaense Maalouf & Balos (Amaryllidaceae), a new species in sect. Codonoprasum, is described from the North Governorate of Lebanon. Allium beitchlelaense is morphologically similar to A. glumaceum and A. elifadae, but differs in several characters, including the bulb tunics and the absence of a stem neck, the presence of bulbils, the inflorescence structure, broader spathe valves, the structure and colour of the perigone, anther colour, the vesicular-tuberculate texture of the upper half of the ovary, and capsule and seed morphology. A detailed morphological description, photographs and notes on the habitat of A. beitchlelaense are provided. Based on the IUCN criteria and categories, and considering imminent threats to the species, its conservation status is assessed as “Critically Endangered” (CR).