POLLEN MORPHOLOGY OF ARTEMISIA L. (ASTERACEAE) IN IRAN

The pollen morphology of ۲۶ species of Artemisia L. from ۳۳ species that grow in Iran was investigated using light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Based on exine ornamentation observed under SEM, two types of pollen grains were recognized: type I, Exine surface have dense acute spinule or, Type II, exine surface have a sparse density of spinule. Pictures of all species and characteristics of pollen grain structure are presented.

کلیدواژه ها:

pollen grain ، Artemisia ، SEM ، acetolysis ، Iran