IntroductionTurkey, which is in the transition zone of 3 different biogeographically regions, the European-Siberian, Mediterranean, and Irano-Turanian, is one of the richest countries between Europe and the Middle East in terms of biodiversity (Kaya and Raynal, 2011). This biodiversity is reflected in the bryophyte flora as well as vascular plants and Turkey has unique vegetation. Although the vascular plants have been thoroughly investigated in Turkey, the floristic studies on bryophytes are still insufficient.According to recent literature, although significant bryofloristic studies were made in the Central Anatolian Region near the present research area
Sphagnum flexuosum Dozy & Molk. (Sphagnaceae, Bryophyta) and Obtusifolium obtusum (Lindb.) S.W.Arnell (Cephaloziellaceae, Marchantiophyta) are recorded in Turkey for the first time. The specimens were collected at Samanlı Mountains in north-west Turkey and Küre Mountains in the north of Turkey. Descriptions and illustrations of the two species, and notes on their distributions and ecological characteristics within Turkey are provided.
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