%0 Journal Article %T The palynological studies of Crocus L. (Iridaceae) with emphasis on taxonomy in Iran %J Journal of Plant Research (Iranian Journal of Biology) %I Iranian Biology Society %Z 2383-2592 %D 2019 %\ 01/21/2019 %V 31 %N 4 %P 873-880 %! The palynological studies of Crocus L. (Iridaceae) with emphasis on taxonomy in Iran %K Palynology %K Saffron %K taxonomy %K Iran %R %X The saffron as a well-known genus of tribe Crocoideae Burnett. belonging to large family of Iridaceae including about 100 taxa in the world. Mentioned genus comprised of 8 species belonging to 2 sections as follow Crocus and Nudiscapus in Iran. The taxonomic value of palynology is well known in Iridaceae. Because of importance of these evidence as well lack of palynological studies on saffron, a detailed study on pollen grains seems to be necessary. Samples were photographed by SEM. Besides, pollen grains are classified in medium to large categories. Moreover shed in monad. Besides including continuous spiral apertures as well non continuous apertures. Moreover pollen grains showing shallow and deep furrows. Pollen wall is classified in intectate class and showing microechinate sculpturing. Our results showing that palynological characteristics are efficient in differentiation of sections. Regardless, recent evidence (pollen characteristics) dominantly, accompanied with other characters can be useful in delimitation of taxa. %U https://plant.ijbio.ir/article_1183_c77d6b3292b0558e07dc723154bd770b.pdf