Plastome Sequences Uncover the Korean Endemic Species (Asparagaceae) as Part of the . Complex.

Y.S.Kim, B.U.Oh & C.G.Jang (Asparagaceae Juss.), a Korean endemic species, has been described based on its erect stem, tubular perianth shape, and pedicel length. However, its taxonomic status remains unclear due to limited molecular data. This study presents the complete plastid genomes (plastomes) of two individuals and its close relative, . (Mill.) Druce var. (C.Morren & Decne.) H.Hara. The plastomes, ranging from 154,578 to 154,579 base pairs (bp), are identical to those of . A.Gray, . var. , and another Korean endemic species, . Y.S.Kim, B.U.Oh & C.G.Jang. All contain 78 plastid protein-coding genes (PCGs), 30 tRNA genes, and four rRNA genes, except for the pseudogene A. Phylogenetic analyses using 78 plastid PCGs and whole intergenic spacer (IGS) regions strongly support the three sections within Mill. and show that . and its variety are nested within . , . , and . . Given the limited genomic variation and phylogenetic relationships, we propose treating . , . , and . as part of the . complex, despite their morphological differences. This study offers valuable putative molecular markers for species identification and supports the application of plastome-based super-barcoding in the morphologically diverse genus .