Asparagus bojnurdensis (Asparagaceae), a new species from Iran

Asparagus bojnurdensis is described as a new species from the North-East of Khorasan province. The new species is compared with its closest relative A. verticillatus. It is similar to A. verticillatus in having unequal cladodes branched stem, cladode with acute apex, cladode straight and scale leaves. A. bojnurdensis is also similar to A. khorasanensis in having unequal cladodes, branched stem, cladode with acute apex, spur and berry size. Furthe information on the species, their morphology, micromorphology, habitats and distribution is also provided.