Fatin H. AL-DULAIMI
MORPHOLOGICAL AND ANATOMICAL STUDIES OF CALOTROPIS PROCERA (ASCLEPIADACEAE) IN IRAQ
A general and accurate morphological study was carried out for the species Calotropis procera which belongs to the family Asclepiadaceae. The research included the phenotypic characteristics of the root, stem and leaves the leaves were studied morphologically and anatomically, Flowers, fruits and seeds, as well as the geographical distribution of the genus were studied also. In general, there are no previous taxonomic study of this genus under consideration, according to the available sources and it is the first one has been done in Iraq, perhaps Because of its low prevalence previously, where it was recently noticed its spread in last two to three years ago.
Keywords: Apocynaceae, Apple Sodom, Poisonous Plant, Anatomy