Contribution to the flora of Pakistan: Hedysarum alii and H. shahjinalense spp. nov. (Fabaceae) and three new records

Two new species of Hedysarum, H. alii Haidar Ali & Qaiser sp. nov. and H. shahjinalense Haidar Ali & Qaiser sp. nov. are described from Chitral in Pakistan. As far as known, both new species are endemic to Chitral and are categorized as Critically Endangered' (CR). In addition, three other species of Hedysarum are recorded from Pakistan for the first time, viz. H. volkii Rech. f., H. brahuicum Boiss. and H. sericeum M. Bieb. These are also Critically Endangered' (CR) at a national level. A key to all 12 species of Hedysarum occurring in Pakistan is provided.