New record for Iraqi Flora from the Family Euphorbiaceae the species Euphorbia serpens Kunth in Iraq

Abstract

The new species, Euphorbia serpens Kunth, from the family Euphorbiaceae, was observed and recorded during field trips in separate areas in the city of Baghdad. Characteristics different of the previous species of this genus spread in Iraq were observed, and its distribution was in the form of population groups. The samples were collected and study the important characteristics of the species, and its stems were characterized by being glabrous  that indumentum was smooth, and the leaves were also characterized by being opposite and the top of the leaf heart-shaped, also the characteristics of the reproductive parts, such as the inflorescences of the family, as well as the fruits and seeds, were studied. The flowering period of the species was determined from the end of April until the beginning of September. The sample is in the herbarium of the University of Baghdad ( BUH), Department of Biology and was given the two numbers (50470-50471).