• Korean Journal of Plant Taxonomy
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• v.42 no.3
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• pp.207-210
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• 2012

Hylodesmum laxum (Candolle) H. Ohashi & R. R. Mill subsp. laxum was recorded from Korea. The species is widely distributed in S. E. Asia, but in Korea the plant was the first found in the evergreen forest of Seogwipo-si in Jeju-do. Hylodesmum H. Ohashi & R. R. Mill was raised as a separate genus recently based on Desmodium sect. Podocarpium Benth. Except for two species, all Korean species included in the former Desmodium are classified into the genus Hylodesmum. A key to and enumeration of the Korean species of Hylodesmum are provided.

• Korean journal of applied entomology
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• v.62 no.4
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• pp.255-259
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• 2023

The genus Brachydeutera Loew, 1862 comprises a small group of Acalyptratae flies belonging to the subfamily Ephydrinae of the family Ephydridae. So far, 16 described species have been recorded worldwide, and although the genus occurs in all fauna regions, it is most diverse in the subtropics and tropics, particularly in Africa and Asia. This genus has been recorded for the first time in the Korean fauna based on the discovery of a nominated species, B. meridionalis (Rondani, 1856). This paper provides the diagnosis, the morphological features, and an ecological photograph of the first recorded species.

• Korean journal of applied entomology
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• v.62 no.1
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• pp.15-19
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• 2023

Two species of Argyresthia, A. subrimosa Meyrick and A. umbrina Liu, Wang et Li are reported for the first time from Korea. The collecting data show that A. subrimosa occurs in two remote islands, Ulleungdo and Jejudo in the country. These two local populations are compared with each other in external and genital morphology. Argyresthia umbrina is first recorded outside the type country, China. Photographs of the habitus and genitalia are provided for the two species treated here.

• The Korean Journal of Mycology
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• v.42 no.2
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• pp.104-132
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• 2014

This study was conducted to survey the diversity and distribution of mushrooms growing spontaneously on Jeju Island in the last eight years. Approximately 2,000 specimens of mushrooms were collected in Gotjawal, Hallasan Natural Park, and Oreum, the habitats where a rich diversity of mushrooms was expected, from 2006 to 2013. They were identified as 74 families, 213 genera and 511 species. Thus, including 69 families, 99 genera and 561 species from the previous study conducted in 2005, a total of 83 families, 257 genera and 740 species of wild mushrooms have been recorded. This study would support new information for fungal flora in Korea and preliminary data for further studies on mushroom diversity.

• Korean Journal of Plant Taxonomy
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• v.42 no.4
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• pp.330-334
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• 2012

Distribution of Juncus fauriei L$\acute{e}$v. & Vaniot were restricted in Japan and Russia in previous literatures. We found its new distribution in the Korean peninsula: wet meadows of sandy seashore in Ha-Jo-Dae, Kangwon province. The plants have flattened stems (usually coiled) and black-colored margin in tepals. These are key characters to distinguish J. fauriei from J. decipiens, J. setchuensis, J. haenkei, and J. brachyspathus, which are closely related Korean taxa in the section Juncotypus. We provide description, distribution, and detailed photos of J. fauriei, and key for Korean taxa of sect. Juncotypus. The plant is named as "Geom-Jeong-Nap-Jak-Gol-Pul" in Korean.

• Korean Journal of Plant Taxonomy
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• v.44 no.2
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• pp.132-135
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• 2014

A newly naturalized plant, Amaranthus powellii S. Watson was found Jail-dong, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea. This species is native to Southwestern USA and Northern Mexico, and it is also naturalized in worldwide of temperate regions. This species was distinguished from the related species, A. patulus Bertol. and A. hybridus L., by leave blades broadly elliptic, rhombic or lanceolate, petals unequal, without conspicuous green mid-veins, and utricle gradually narrowed toward the stigma. Korean name was given as 'Min-teol-bi-reum' to A. powellii S. Watson, based on the character, it was hairy less than the three related species, A. patulus Bertol., A. hybridus L. and A. retroflexus L., conspicuously. Descriptions for mophological characters, photographs, illustrations and keys to allied taxa were provided.

• Korean Journal of Plant Taxonomy
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• v.35 no.3
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• pp.201-209
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• 2005

Two new naturalized species, Amaranthus hybridus and Crepis tectorum, are reported here. Descriptions and illustrations of the species and comparison of morphology with related species are provided. Amaranthus hybridus was first found at Nanjido, Seoul and is widely distributed in the central and southern part of Korean peninsula. New Korean name is given as "Ginteolbireum". It is well distinguished from the related species, A. retroflexus and A. patulus, by its late flowering time (September to October), sparse hair on the leaves, similar length between tepal and fruit, and long inflorescence without division. Crepis tectorum was first found at the entrance of Weoljeongsa Temple in Pyongchang-gun, Gangwon-do and spreads rapidly to other areas. New Korean name is given as "Nadomindulle".

• Korean Journal of Plant Taxonomy
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• v.45 no.3
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• pp.239-242
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• 2015

Rhododendron keiskei Miq. var. hypoglaucum Suto & Suzuki (Ericaceae) was found in Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do, Korea. This species is distinguished from related taxa in Korea by lepidote hairs entire, flower-bud terminal, inflorescences umbel-like racemes, corolla lepidot outside, white tinged with yellow. This taxon was named 'Seom-Jin-Dal-Lae' in Korean based on its habitat. We provide its description, illustrations, photographs and a key of related taxa in Korea.

• Korean Journal of Plant Taxonomy
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• v.45 no.3
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• pp.262-265
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• 2015

Two species of Syrrhopodon [S. japonicus (Besch.) Broth. and S. armatus Mitt.] were newly recorded from Jeju Island. S. japonicus was found on a rock covered with fine soil on the Che-oreum Volcano. This species is clearly distinguished from other species of the genus by its plants to 40 mm long, leaves bordered with several rows of short cells, and the margins at the leaf shoulders being regularly serrate. Syrrhopodon armatus was found on tree bark on Seopseom islet. It differs morphologically from other species of the genus in terms of its plant at 10 mm long, leaves bordered with one to several rows of linear and hyaline cells, leaves with spinous teeth at the shoulders. We propose new Korean names for these two species: 'Seon-o-reum-i-kki' and 'Jag-eun-seon-o-reum-i-kki,' respectively, which are based on their plant size and their first locations in Korea.

• Korean Journal of Plant Taxonomy
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• v.42 no.1
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• pp.80-90
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• 2012

While preparing a floristic study of Korean hepatics, we discovered the following 10 unrecorded species from Mt. Jiri-san (maximum height, 1,915 m) and Mt. Seorak-san (maximum height, 1,708 m): Neotrichocolea bissetii (Mitt.) S. Hatt., Calypogeia angusta Steph., Cephaloziella massalongii K. Mller, Harpanthus scutatus (F. Weber & D. Mohr) Spruce, Plectocolea torticalyx (Steph.) S. Hatt., Anastrophyllum michauxii (F. Weber) H. Buch, Lophozia excisa (Dicks.) Dumort., Lophozia lantratoviae Bakalin, Mylia verrucosa Lindb., Scapania sphaerifera H. Buch. They are distributed near streams and/or on the top of a ridge on Mt. Jiri-san and Mt. Seorak-san.