A NEW SPECIES OF NEPETA L. (LABIATAE) FROM IRAN

Nepeta makuensis is described as a new species. It is considered to belong to the section Psilonepeta Benth. The new species is characterized by tubular campanulate calyx constricted in the throat. The hairy ring of the calyx is located in the midle of the tube while in the other members of the section the ring occur at the base of the teeth.