Results table 1
Taxonomic group |
Family |
Genus |
Specific epithet |
subsp./var. |
Vernacular name |
Growth habit |
Habitat |
Altitude (masl) |
Climate |
Floristic divisions in Morocco |
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco |
End of flowering period in Morocco |
Endemism |
Rarity |
IUCN conservation assessment |
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Hypochaeris |
leontodontoides |
|
Data not available |
Herb |
Rocky areas, inland cliffs and Mountain peaks |
2000-3200 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid |
High Atlas, Middle Atlas, Rif (Tidighine) |
May |
June |
Endemic to Morocco |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Hypochaeris
Specific epithet leontodontoides
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Data not available
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Rocky areas, inland cliffs and Mountain peaks
Altitude (masl) 2000-3200 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas, Middle Atlas, Rif (Tidighine)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco May - June
Endemism Endemic to Morocco
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Hypochaeris |
radicata |
|
Smar-Lôud (Arabic) |
Herb |
Forest glades, earthy pastures of the plain and mountains |
Up to 2500 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlas (Tazzeka), Middle Atlantic Morocco (Haouz-Rehamna), North Atlantic Morocco (Mamora), Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental, Mountains of eastern Morocco (Bni Snassene), Mediterranean coast (Imzorène, Gareb), Rif (Tangier, Loukkos, Targuist, Zerhoun, Aknoul, Kert Ganc) |
March |
June |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Hypochaeris
Specific epithet radicata
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Smar-Lôud (Arabic)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Forest glades, earthy pastures of the plain and mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2500 m
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlas (Tazzeka), Middle Atlantic Morocco (Haouz-Rehamna), North Atlantic Morocco (Mamora), Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental, Mountains of eastern Morocco (Bni Snassene), Mediterranean coast (Imzorène, Gareb), Rif (Tangier, Loukkos, Targuist, Zerhoun, Aknoul, Kert Ganc)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco March - June
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Ifloga |
spicata |
|
Dsima; Chakrat läbd (Arabic); Gnaphale en épi (French) |
Herb |
Clear forests, dry uncultivated hillsides, rocks, in the plain and the mountains |
Up to 2300 m |
Saharan; Arid |
Saharan Morocco, Saharan Atlas, Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco, Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental |
March |
June |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Ifloga
Specific epithet spicata
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Dsima; Chakrat läbd (Arabic); Gnaphale en épi (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Clear forests, dry uncultivated hillsides, rocks, in the plain and the mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2300 m
Climate Saharan; Arid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Morocco, Saharan Atlas, Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco, Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco March - June
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Inula |
montana |
|
Ija Omghar (Amazigh) |
Herb |
Forests and scrub, stony pastures, low and medium mountains |
500-2700 m. |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid |
Saharan Atlas; High Atlas (Oukaimden, Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlas (Aïn-Leuh, Imouzzer Kandar, Tizi n’Abekhnanes, Ras El Ma, Aguelmane Azouggouarh); North Atlantic Morocco (Near Rmel, E from Karia); Mountains of eastern Morocco (Bni Snassene); Mediterranean coast; Rif (W Rif, Jebel Dersa, Targuist, Aknoul, Imzorène) |
June |
August |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Inula
Specific epithet montana
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Ija Omghar (Amazigh)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Forests and scrub, stony pastures, low and medium mountains
Altitude (masl) 500-2700 m.
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Atlas; High Atlas (Oukaimden, Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlas (Aïn-Leuh, Imouzzer Kandar, Tizi n’Abekhnanes, Ras El Ma, Aguelmane Azouggouarh); North Atlantic Morocco (Near Rmel, E from Karia); Mountains of eastern Morocco (Bni Snassene); Mediterranean coast; Rif (W Rif, Jebel Dersa, Targuist, Aknoul, Imzorène)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco June - August
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Jurinea |
humilis |
|
Serratule naine; Jurinée naine; arzolla de roca (Frensh) |
Herb |
Clear forests, Stony pastures of limestone and siliceous mountains |
1200- 3000 m. |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid |
Saharan Atlas; Anti Atlas (Siroua, Saghro); High Atlas (Oukaimden, Tizi n Tichka, Ait M’hamed, National Park of the Eastern High Atlas); Middle Atlas (Aïn-Leuh, Between Azrou and Timahdite); Mountains of eastern Morocco |
May |
July |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Jurinea
Specific epithet humilis
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Serratule naine; Jurinée naine; arzolla de roca (Frensh)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Clear forests, Stony pastures of limestone and siliceous mountains
Altitude (masl) 1200- 3000 m.
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Atlas; Anti Atlas (Siroua, Saghro); High Atlas (Oukaimden, Tizi n Tichka, Ait M’hamed, National Park of the Eastern High Atlas); Middle Atlas (Aïn-Leuh, Between Azrou and Timahdite); Mountains of eastern Morocco
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco May - July
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Kleinia |
anteuphorbium |
|
Achbartou (Amazigh) |
Herb |
Rocks, clear forests, scrub |
Up to 1300 m |
Arid; Semi-arid |
Saharan Morocco (between O Draa and Tan-Tan, Hamaida and Talia and O Chbeika, env de Lemseied, Boujdour, Tarfaya, Laayoune), Anti Atlas, High Atlas (Tagadirt-n Bour, Tinisk, Imegdal), Middle Atlantic Morocco (Cap Blanc, Casablanca,) |
Data not available |
Data not available |
Endemic to Morocco |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Kleinia
Specific epithet anteuphorbium
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Achbartou (Amazigh)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Rocks, clear forests, scrub
Altitude (masl) Up to 1300 m
Climate Arid; Semi-arid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Morocco (between O Draa and Tan-Tan, Hamaida and Talia and O Chbeika, env de Lemseied, Boujdour, Tarfaya, Laayoune), Anti Atlas, High Atlas (Tagadirt-n Bour, Tinisk, Imegdal), Middle Atlantic Morocco (Cap Blanc, Casablanca,)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco Data not available - Data not available
Endemism Endemic to Morocco
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Lactuca |
serriola |
|
Laitue scariole; Laitue sauvage (French) |
Herb |
Clear Forests, scrub and wet pastures of low and medium mountains |
Up to 1600 m |
Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Saharan Morocco (Rissani), High Atlas (Imegdal), Middle Atlas (Tazzeka), Middle Atlantic Morocco ( Jbilète), North Atlantic Morocco (Zerhoun, Pré-Rif), Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental (Guercif), Mountains of eastern Morocco, Mediterranean coast (Gareb), Rif (C Rif) |
June |
September |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Lactuca
Specific epithet serriola
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Laitue scariole; Laitue sauvage (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Clear Forests, scrub and wet pastures of low and medium mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 1600 m
Climate Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Morocco (Rissani), High Atlas (Imegdal), Middle Atlas (Tazzeka), Middle Atlantic Morocco ( Jbilète), North Atlantic Morocco (Zerhoun, Pré-Rif), Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental (Guercif), Mountains of eastern Morocco, Mediterranean coast (Gareb), Rif (C Rif)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco June - September
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Lactuca |
tenerrima |
|
Laitue délicate (French) |
Herb |
Rocks and rocky mountains, limestone and siliceous |
Up to 2800 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Anti Atlas (Tachokch)t, High Atlas (j Edouz, Imegdal), Middle Atlas (Tazzeka), Rif (Targuist, Ankoul) |
June |
August |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Lactuca
Specific epithet tenerrima
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Laitue délicate (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Rocks and rocky mountains, limestone and siliceous
Altitude (masl) Up to 2800 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas (Tachokch)t, High Atlas (j Edouz, Imegdal), Middle Atlas (Tazzeka), Rif (Targuist, Ankoul)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco June - August
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Lactuca |
viminea |
|
Pliant Lettuce; Lechuga de burro (french) |
Herb |
Rocky areas, inland cliffs and high siliceous Mountains |
Up to 2500 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Saharan Atlas, Anti Atlas, High Atlas Middle Atlas, North Atlantic Morocco (Gharb), Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental, Mediterranean coast, Rif |
June |
August |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Lactuca
Specific epithet viminea
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Pliant Lettuce; Lechuga de burro (french)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Rocky areas, inland cliffs and high siliceous Mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2500 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Atlas, Anti Atlas, High Atlas Middle Atlas, North Atlantic Morocco (Gharb), Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental, Mediterranean coast, Rif
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco June - August
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Laphangium |
luteoalbum |
|
Touga (Amazigh); Gnaphale blanc jaunâtre; Cotonnière blanc jaunâtre (French) |
Herb |
Riversides, wet or sandy places |
Up to 2100 m. |
Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Most floristic division of Morocco |
April |
August |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Laphangium
Specific epithet luteoalbum
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Touga (Amazigh); Gnaphale blanc jaunâtre; Cotonnière blanc jaunâtre (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Riversides, wet or sandy places
Altitude (masl) Up to 2100 m.
Climate Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Most floristic division of Morocco
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco April - August
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Launaea |
arborescens |
|
Iferski; Intrime (Amazigh); Oumlbena;(Arabic) |
Subshrub |
Steppes, Arid clay and rocky pastures, overgrazed areas, Sea cliffs, lowland, low (and medium) mountains |
Up to 2200 m. |
Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid |
Most floristic divisions of Morocco |
March |
June |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Launaea
Specific epithet arborescens
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Iferski; Intrime (Amazigh); Oumlbena;(Arabic)
Growth habit Subshrub
Habitat Steppes, Arid clay and rocky pastures, overgrazed areas, Sea cliffs, lowland, low (and medium) mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2200 m.
Climate Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Most floristic divisions of Morocco
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco March - June
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Leysera |
leyseroides |
|
El-adida (Arabic); Antennaire à tige de capillaire (French) |
Herb |
Sandy ground, gravels of torrents, plains and low mountains of arid regions |
Up to 1300 m |
Arid; Semi-arid |
Saharan Morocco, Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco, Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental (j Guiliz-Sghir, O Ouizzegt between Guersif and Mezguittem, Saka), Mountains of eastern Morocco, Mediterranean coast ( Beni-Snassen)? |
March |
June |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Leysera
Specific epithet leyseroides
subsp./var.
Vernacular name El-adida (Arabic); Antennaire à tige de capillaire (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Sandy ground, gravels of torrents, plains and low mountains of arid regions
Altitude (masl) Up to 1300 m
Climate Arid; Semi-arid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Morocco, Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco, Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental (j Guiliz-Sghir, O Ouizzegt between Guersif and Mezguittem, Saka), Mountains of eastern Morocco, Mediterranean coast ( Beni-Snassen)?
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco March - June
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Mantisalca |
salmantica |
|
Data not available |
Subshrub |
Forest clearings, lowland and mountain pastures |
Up to 2200 m. |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
All divisions of Morocco except Ms |
April |
July |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Mantisalca
Specific epithet salmantica
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Data not available
Growth habit Subshrub
Habitat Forest clearings, lowland and mountain pastures
Altitude (masl) Up to 2200 m.
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco All divisions of Morocco except Ms
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco April - July
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Onopordum |
dyris |
|
Askzi (Amazigh) |
Herb |
Rocky porphyry and sandstone rocks of the middle mountains |
Up to 2400 m |
Subhumid; Humid |
High Atlas (Imegdal, Ourika, above Iabessen, Reraya, near of Tachdirt, Imi-n-Ouaka, Ait Mhamed, Taoudra, Tizi-n-Ilissi a bove ofe Zaouit Ahansal) |
June |
July |
Endemic to Morocco |
Suspected rare |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Onopordum
Specific epithet dyris
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Askzi (Amazigh)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Rocky porphyry and sandstone rocks of the middle mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2400 m
Climate Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas (Imegdal, Ourika, above Iabessen, Reraya, near of Tachdirt, Imi-n-Ouaka, Ait Mhamed, Taoudra, Tizi-n-Ilissi a bove ofe Zaouit Ahansal)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco June - July
Endemism Endemic to Morocco
Rarity Suspected rare
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Pallenis |
spinosa |
|
Tafsa (Amazigh); Mghizla; Mesmar el-Ard (Arabic); Astérolide épineux (French) |
Herb |
Clear forests, shrubland, pastures, lowlands, low and medium mountains |
Up to 2300 m. |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Most floristic divisions of Morocco |
March |
July |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Pallenis
Specific epithet spinosa
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Tafsa (Amazigh); Mghizla; Mesmar el-Ard (Arabic); Astérolide épineux (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Clear forests, shrubland, pastures, lowlands, low and medium mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2300 m.
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Most floristic divisions of Morocco
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco March - July
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Phagnalon |
saxatile |
|
Alfedela(Arabic); Phagnale des rochers (French) |
Herb |
Shrubland, stony or rocky substrates, old walls, rockeries lowlands, low and medium mountains |
Up to 2400 m. |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Anti Atlas; High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Tazitounte between Asguine and Aghbalou); Middle Atlas (Zaouia d’Ifrane, betwen Mrirt and Aïn Leuh); Mediterranean coast; Middle Atlantic Morocco; North Atlantic Morocco (El-Hajeb, Pré-Rif, Rharb, Atlantic coast, Zerhoune); Saharan Morocco oceanic (NE from Tan-Tan, SW from Aït Jerrar); Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental; Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen ), Rif (Tanger, W Rif, Targuist, Imzorène, Ouezzane, Tazzeka, Aknoul, Kert Ganc, Haute Ouerrha) |
March |
July |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Phagnalon
Specific epithet saxatile
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Alfedela(Arabic); Phagnale des rochers (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Shrubland, stony or rocky substrates, old walls, rockeries lowlands, low and medium mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2400 m.
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas; High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Tazitounte between Asguine and Aghbalou); Middle Atlas (Zaouia d’Ifrane, betwen Mrirt and Aïn Leuh); Mediterranean coast; Middle Atlantic Morocco; North Atlantic Morocco (El-Hajeb, Pré-Rif, Rharb, Atlantic coast, Zerhoune); Saharan Morocco oceanic (NE from Tan-Tan, SW from Aït Jerrar); Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental; Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen ), Rif (Tanger, W Rif, Targuist, Imzorène, Ouezzane, Tazzeka, Aknoul, Kert Ganc, Haute Ouerrha)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco March - July
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Ptilostemon |
casabonae |
|
Data not available |
Herb |
Forests of Quercus rotundifolia and Cedrus atlantica, rocky limestone and siliceous mountains |
200 - 2300 m |
Subhumid; Humid |
Anti Atlas (Kest), High Atlas, Middle Atlas ( Tazzeka) |
June |
August |
Endemic to Morocco |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Ptilostemon
Specific epithet casabonae
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Data not available
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Forests of Quercus rotundifolia and Cedrus atlantica, rocky limestone and siliceous mountains
Altitude (masl) 200 - 2300 m
Climate Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas (Kest), High Atlas, Middle Atlas ( Tazzeka)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco June - August
Endemism Endemic to Morocco
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Ptilostemon |
dyricola |
|
Chardon de Casabona (French) |
Herb |
Forests of Quercus rotundifolia and Cedrus atlantica, rocky area, rocky limestone and siliceous mountains |
200 - 2300 m |
Subhumid; Humid |
Anti Atlas (Kest massif), High Atlas, Middle Atlas |
June |
August |
Endemic to Morocco |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Ptilostemon
Specific epithet dyricola
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Chardon de Casabona (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Forests of Quercus rotundifolia and Cedrus atlantica, rocky area, rocky limestone and siliceous mountains
Altitude (masl) 200 - 2300 m
Climate Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas (Kest massif), High Atlas, Middle Atlas
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco June - August
Endemism Endemic to Morocco
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Pulicaria |
arabica |
|
Tlir Ijan; Pulicaire; L'âtssa; Al-gara |
Herb |
Swamp, wet places, in the lowlands and low mountains |
* |
Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Anti Atlas; High Atlas (Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlas; Mediterranean coast; Middle Atlantic Morocco; North Atlantic Morocco (Beni Mellal); Ms (Jbel Deramane, Sahara atlantique); Rif (Tangier, Chaouen) |
April |
August |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Least Concern (LC) |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Pulicaria
Specific epithet arabica
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Tlir Ijan; Pulicaire; L'âtssa; Al-gara
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Swamp, wet places, in the lowlands and low mountains
Altitude (masl) *
Climate Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas; High Atlas (Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlas; Mediterranean coast; Middle Atlantic Morocco; North Atlantic Morocco (Beni Mellal); Ms (Jbel Deramane, Sahara atlantique); Rif (Tangier, Chaouen)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco April - August
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Least Concern (LC)
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Pulicaria |
dysenterica |
|
Tlir (Amazigh); Pulicaire dysentérique (French) |
Herb |
Swamps, meadows and swampy lawns; lowlands and low mountains |
Up to 1200 m |
Subhumid |
High Atlas (Imegdal), ManNorth Atlantic Morocco (Loukkos), Rif (Sidi bou Hadjel) |
June |
August |
Data not available |
Very rare |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Pulicaria
Specific epithet dysenterica
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Tlir (Amazigh); Pulicaire dysentérique (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Swamps, meadows and swampy lawns; lowlands and low mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 1200 m
Climate Subhumid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas (Imegdal), ManNorth Atlantic Morocco (Loukkos), Rif (Sidi bou Hadjel)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco June - August
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Very rare
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Pulicaria |
mauritanica |
|
Ijja Oumghar (Amazigh); Tefesaset Lhmir; Chedira Igout (Arabic) |
Herb |
Clear forests, arid rocky pastures, limestone and siliceous of lowlands and low Mountains |
Up to 1500 m |
Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid |
Saharan Morocco, Saharan Atlas, Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco |
April |
June |
Endemic to Morocco and Algeria |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Pulicaria
Specific epithet mauritanica
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Ijja Oumghar (Amazigh); Tefesaset Lhmir; Chedira Igout (Arabic)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Clear forests, arid rocky pastures, limestone and siliceous of lowlands and low Mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 1500 m
Climate Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Morocco, Saharan Atlas, Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco April - June
Endemism Endemic to Morocco and Algeria
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Pulicaria |
odora |
|
Pulicaire odorante (French) |
Herb |
Clear forests, lawns, scrub, pastures of lowlands and low mountains |
Up to 1500 m. |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Asni); Middle Atlas; Middle Atlantic Morocco (Gharb, Atlantic caost); North Atlantic Morocco; Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen); Mediterranean coast; Rif (Tangier, W Rif, C Rif, Tsoul, Aknoul, Imzorène, Kert Ganc, Loukkos) |
April |
July |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Pulicaria
Specific epithet odora
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Pulicaire odorante (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Clear forests, lawns, scrub, pastures of lowlands and low mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 1500 m.
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Asni); Middle Atlas; Middle Atlantic Morocco (Gharb, Atlantic caost); North Atlantic Morocco; Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen); Mediterranean coast; Rif (Tangier, W Rif, C Rif, Tsoul, Aknoul, Imzorène, Kert Ganc, Loukkos)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco April - July
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Reichardia |
tingitana |
|
Adgherni (Amazigh) |
Herb |
Rocks and sea sands, sandy and stony ground, lowlands and low mountains |
Up to 2200 m. |
Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Ms; Anti Atlas; High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Ourika); Middle Atlas; Middle Atlantic Morocco; North Atlantic Morocco (Zerhoun); Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental (Guercif); Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen); Mediterranean coast (Targuist, Gareb); Rif (Aknoul, Imzorène, Kert Ganc, Loukkos) |
February |
June |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Reichardia
Specific epithet tingitana
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Adgherni (Amazigh)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Rocks and sea sands, sandy and stony ground, lowlands and low mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2200 m.
Climate Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Ms; Anti Atlas; High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Ourika); Middle Atlas; Middle Atlantic Morocco; North Atlantic Morocco (Zerhoun); Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental (Guercif); Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen); Mediterranean coast (Targuist, Gareb); Rif (Aknoul, Imzorène, Kert Ganc, Loukkos)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco February - June
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Rhagadiolus |
stellatus |
|
Nejmet Dib (Arabic) |
Herb |
Fields, harvests, stony pastures, lowlands and low mountains |
Up to 1500 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Anti Atlas; High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Toufsirine); Middle Atlas (Zaouia Ifrane, Tazzeka,); Middle Atlantic Morocco (Beni-Mellal, Aïn Asserdoun, Kasba-Tadla to Zaouia Ech-Sheikh El Hajb, Tadla); North Atlantic Morocco (Gharb, Zerhoun, Maâmoura); Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental (Guercif); Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen); Mediterranean coast; Rif (Tangier, W Rif, Ouezzane, Targuist, Tsoul, Aknoul, Kert Ganc) |
February |
May |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Rhagadiolus
Specific epithet stellatus
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Nejmet Dib (Arabic)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Fields, harvests, stony pastures, lowlands and low mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 1500 m
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas; High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Toufsirine); Middle Atlas (Zaouia Ifrane, Tazzeka,); Middle Atlantic Morocco (Beni-Mellal, Aïn Asserdoun, Kasba-Tadla to Zaouia Ech-Sheikh El Hajb, Tadla); North Atlantic Morocco (Gharb, Zerhoun, Maâmoura); Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental (Guercif); Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen); Mediterranean coast; Rif (Tangier, W Rif, Ouezzane, Targuist, Tsoul, Aknoul, Kert Ganc)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco February - May
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Rhodanthemum |
atlanticum |
|
Data not available |
Herb |
Forests and rocky pastures of limestone and siliceous mountains |
1700 - 1800 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid |
Anti Atlas (Siroua), High Atlas (gorges of assifIsladèn,Akka-n-Tazart, j Ouaougoulzat), High Atlas (Ourika, massif du Toubkal) |
April |
June |
Endemic to Morocco |
Rare |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Rhodanthemum
Specific epithet atlanticum
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Data not available
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Forests and rocky pastures of limestone and siliceous mountains
Altitude (masl) 1700 - 1800 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas (Siroua), High Atlas (gorges of assifIsladèn,Akka-n-Tazart, j Ouaougoulzat), High Atlas (Ourika, massif du Toubkal)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco April - June
Endemism Endemic to Morocco
Rarity Rare
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Rhodanthemum |
catananche |
|
Data not available |
Herb |
Rocky areas (eg inland cliffs, mountain peaks) |
1700 - 3200 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlas |
May |
July |
Endemic to Morocco |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Rhodanthemum
Specific epithet catananche
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Data not available
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Rocky areas (eg inland cliffs, mountain peaks)
Altitude (masl) 1700 - 3200 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlas
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco May - July
Endemism Endemic to Morocco
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Rhodanthemum |
gayanum |
|
Data not available |
Herb |
Forests and stony pastures, low and medium limestone and siliceous mountains |
800-2400 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Saharan Atlas; Anti Atlas (jbel Lkest); High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Demnat, Tazzitounte between Asguine and Aghbalou, Tizi n'Test); Middle Atlas (Jebel Taralft, Tazzeka); Middle Atlantic Morocco; North Atlantic Morocco; Mediterranean coast; Rif (W Rif, C Rif, Targuist, Aknoul) |
April |
June |
Endemic to Morocco and Algeria |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Rhodanthemum
Specific epithet gayanum
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Data not available
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Forests and stony pastures, low and medium limestone and siliceous mountains
Altitude (masl) 800-2400 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Atlas; Anti Atlas (jbel Lkest); High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Demnat, Tazzitounte between Asguine and Aghbalou, Tizi n'Test); Middle Atlas (Jebel Taralft, Tazzeka); Middle Atlantic Morocco; North Atlantic Morocco; Mediterranean coast; Rif (W Rif, C Rif, Targuist, Aknoul)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco April - June
Endemism Endemic to Morocco and Algeria
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Santolina |
canescens |
|
Data not available |
Herb |
Clear forests, clay and stony pastures of low and medium Mountains |
1100 - 1800 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Saharan Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlas, Rif (Issaguène) |
June |
July |
Endemic to Morocco and the Iberian Peninsula |
Suspected rare |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Santolina
Specific epithet canescens
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Data not available
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Clear forests, clay and stony pastures of low and medium Mountains
Altitude (masl) 1100 - 1800 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlas, Rif (Issaguène)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco June - July
Endemism Endemic to Morocco and the Iberian Peninsula
Rarity Suspected rare
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Scolymus |
hispanicus |
|
Âslouj; Taghedout (Amazigh); Guerninna (Arabic); Scolymue d'Espagne (French) |
Subshrub |
Forest clearings, pastures, lowlands, low and medium mountains |
Up to 2300 m |
Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Anti Atlas; High Atlas (Oukaimden, Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlas (Tazzeka); Middle Atlantic Morocco (Marrakech, Tadla); North Atlantic Morocco (Gharb, Maâmoura, Zerhoun, Atlas caost); Ms (Rissani); Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental; Mountains of eastern Morocco ( Beni-Snassen); Mediterranean coast; Rif (Tangier, W Rif, Targuist, Aknoul, Imzorène, Loukkos, Ouezzane, Kert Ganc) |
May |
August |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Scolymus
Specific epithet hispanicus
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Âslouj; Taghedout (Amazigh); Guerninna (Arabic); Scolymue d'Espagne (French)
Growth habit Subshrub
Habitat Forest clearings, pastures, lowlands, low and medium mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2300 m
Climate Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas; High Atlas (Oukaimden, Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlas (Tazzeka); Middle Atlantic Morocco (Marrakech, Tadla); North Atlantic Morocco (Gharb, Maâmoura, Zerhoun, Atlas caost); Ms (Rissani); Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental; Mountains of eastern Morocco ( Beni-Snassen); Mediterranean coast; Rif (Tangier, W Rif, Targuist, Aknoul, Imzorène, Loukkos, Ouezzane, Kert Ganc)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco May - August
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Scorzonera |
caespitosa |
|
Anemgar (Amazigh); Sallaâ (Arabic) |
Herb |
Forest glades, pastures of limestone and siliceous Mountains |
500-3300 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Anti Atlas (Serroua, Fidoust, Agadir-n-Tigfert, Igherm), High Atlas, Middle Atlas, Mountains of eastern Morocco (Gaâda Debdou), Rif |
April |
July |
Endemic to Morocco and Algeria |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Scorzonera
Specific epithet caespitosa
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Anemgar (Amazigh); Sallaâ (Arabic)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Forest glades, pastures of limestone and siliceous Mountains
Altitude (masl) 500-3300 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas (Serroua, Fidoust, Agadir-n-Tigfert, Igherm), High Atlas, Middle Atlas, Mountains of eastern Morocco (Gaâda Debdou), Rif
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco April - July
Endemism Endemic to Morocco and Algeria
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Senecio |
flavus |
|
Toufef (Amazigh); Oum Dem; Oum Chouimiya (Arabic) |
Herb |
Desert rocky areas |
700 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Saharan Morocco (Akka), Saharan Atlas, Anti Atlas, High Atlas (Bigoudine, Imegdal) |
March |
May |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Senecio
Specific epithet flavus
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Toufef (Amazigh); Oum Dem; Oum Chouimiya (Arabic)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Desert rocky areas
Altitude (masl) 700 m
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Morocco (Akka), Saharan Atlas, Anti Atlas, High Atlas (Bigoudine, Imegdal)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco March - May
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Sonchus |
aquatilis |
|
Ankach (Amazigh); Tifef (Arabic); Laiteron aquatique (French) |
Herb |
Water's Edge, Swamp, Oozing Rocks, Plains and Mountains |
Up to 2400 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
All Morocco |
March |
July |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Sonchus
Specific epithet aquatilis
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Ankach (Amazigh); Tifef (Arabic); Laiteron aquatique (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Water's Edge, Swamp, Oozing Rocks, Plains and Mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2400 m
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco All Morocco
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco March - July
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Sonchus |
asper |
|
Ankache amjoude (Amazigh); Tifaf; Ketan elhanch; Elghrima (Arabic); Laiteron piquant (French) |
Herb |
Clear forests, rocky slopes, lowland and mountain cultures |
Up to 2400 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
High Atlas (Imegdal), Middle Atlas (Tezzaka), Middle Atlantic Morocco, North Atlantic Morocco (Pré-Rif, Atlantic coast, Zerhoun, Mamora), Mountains of eastern Morocco, Mediterranean coast (Gareb), Rif (W Rif, Tangier) |
March |
July |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Sonchus
Specific epithet asper
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Ankache amjoude (Amazigh); Tifaf; Ketan elhanch; Elghrima (Arabic); Laiteron piquant (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Clear forests, rocky slopes, lowland and mountain cultures
Altitude (masl) Up to 2400 m
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas (Imegdal), Middle Atlas (Tezzaka), Middle Atlantic Morocco, North Atlantic Morocco (Pré-Rif, Atlantic coast, Zerhoun, Mamora), Mountains of eastern Morocco, Mediterranean coast (Gareb), Rif (W Rif, Tangier)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco March - July
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Sonchus |
bulbosus |
|
Tilfaf (Arabic); Laiteron (French) |
Herb |
Forest clearings, sandy pastures, sandy soils; lowlands and low mountains |
Data not available |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
High Atlas (Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlantic Morocco (Chaouia-Doukkala); North Atlantic Morocco (Gharb, Atlantic caost); Mountains of eastern Morocco (Bni Snassene); Mediterranean coast; Rif (W Rif, Aknoul, Imzorène, Nador) |
February |
May |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Sonchus
Specific epithet bulbosus
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Tilfaf (Arabic); Laiteron (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Forest clearings, sandy pastures, sandy soils; lowlands and low mountains
Altitude (masl) Data not available
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas (Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlantic Morocco (Chaouia-Doukkala); North Atlantic Morocco (Gharb, Atlantic caost); Mountains of eastern Morocco (Bni Snassene); Mediterranean coast; Rif (W Rif, Aknoul, Imzorène, Nador)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco February - May
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Sonchus |
oleraceus |
|
Anqache; Tadekarninte (Amazigh); Waden Ennaaja (Arabic); Laiteron maraîcher (French) |
Herb |
Fields, ruderal environments, abandoned land; lowlands, low and medium mountains |
Up to 2650 m |
Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Most floristic divisions of Morocco |
February |
October |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Sonchus
Specific epithet oleraceus
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Anqache; Tadekarninte (Amazigh); Waden Ennaaja (Arabic); Laiteron maraîcher (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Fields, ruderal environments, abandoned land; lowlands, low and medium mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2650 m
Climate Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Most floristic divisions of Morocco
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco February - October
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Symphyotrichum |
squamatum |
|
Tlir n 'ouamane (Amazigh); Aster écailleux (French) |
Herb |
Naturalized |
Data not available |
Semi-arid; Subhumid |
High Atlas ( Imegdal), Middle Atlantic Morocco,North Atlantic Morocco, Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental, Mediterranean coast, Rif |
Data not available |
Data not available |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Symphyotrichum
Specific epithet squamatum
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Tlir n 'ouamane (Amazigh); Aster écailleux (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Naturalized
Altitude (masl) Data not available
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas ( Imegdal), Middle Atlantic Morocco,North Atlantic Morocco, Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental, Mediterranean coast, Rif
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco Data not available - Data not available
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Tagetes |
minuta |
|
Lghanbaze (Amazigh); Tagète des décombres (French) |
Herb |
Fields, ruderal environments, abandoned land; lowlands, low and medium mountains |
Data not available |
Semi-arid; Subhumid |
High Atlas ( Imegdal), Middle Atlantic Morocco (Doukkala), Middle Atlantic Morocco (o Massa, littoral W of Tassila) North Atlantic Morocco (Âïn Aïcha, Gharb) |
October |
November |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Tagetes
Specific epithet minuta
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Lghanbaze (Amazigh); Tagète des décombres (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Fields, ruderal environments, abandoned land; lowlands, low and medium mountains
Altitude (masl) Data not available
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas ( Imegdal), Middle Atlantic Morocco (Doukkala), Middle Atlantic Morocco (o Massa, littoral W of Tassila) North Atlantic Morocco (Âïn Aïcha, Gharb)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco October - November
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Taraxacum |
erythrospermum |
|
Ûdjem (Amazigh) |
Herb |
Forests clear, scrub, mountain pastures, low and medium mountains |
1300-2500 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
High Atlas (Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlas (Zaouia d’Ifrane, betwen Mrirt and Aïn Leuh); Rif (W Rif, C Rif, Aknoul, Targuist, Kert Ganc) |
April |
July |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Taraxacum
Specific epithet erythrospermum
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Ûdjem (Amazigh)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Forests clear, scrub, mountain pastures, low and medium mountains
Altitude (masl) 1300-2500 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas (Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlas (Zaouia d’Ifrane, betwen Mrirt and Aïn Leuh); Rif (W Rif, C Rif, Aknoul, Targuist, Kert Ganc)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco April - July
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Taraxacum |
maroccanum |
|
Ankach (Amazigh) |
Herb |
Forest clearings, mountain pastures |
1300 - 2500 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Anti Atlas ( Siroua: j Amezdour), High Atlas( Amzmiz, Arround, Imegdal) |
April |
July |
Endemic to Morocco |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Taraxacum
Specific epithet maroccanum
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Ankach (Amazigh)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Forest clearings, mountain pastures
Altitude (masl) 1300 - 2500 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas ( Siroua: j Amezdour), High Atlas( Amzmiz, Arround, Imegdal)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco April - July
Endemism Endemic to Morocco
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Taraxacum |
messanense |
|
Data not available |
Herb |
Mountain pasture |
Data not available |
Subhumid |
High Atlas (Rherhaya, near of Timelil, Imegdal) |
June |
July |
Endemic to Morocco |
Very rare |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Taraxacum
Specific epithet messanense
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Data not available
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Mountain pasture
Altitude (masl) Data not available
Climate Subhumid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas (Rherhaya, near of Timelil, Imegdal)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco June - July
Endemism Endemic to Morocco
Rarity Very rare
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Taraxacum |
obovatum |
|
Ankach; Ûdjem (Amazigh); Pissenlit à feuilles obovales (French) |
Herb |
Forests and degraded matorrals, pastures, low and medium mountains |
1200-2400 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
High Atlas(Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlas (Aïn-Leuh, Ifrane, col Tizi Abekhnanes); North Atlantic Morocco (Prérif-Moyen Sebou); Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental; Mediterranean coast (Targuist); Rif (W Rif, C Rif, Kert Ganc, Aknoul) |
May |
August |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Taraxacum
Specific epithet obovatum
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Ankach; Ûdjem (Amazigh); Pissenlit à feuilles obovales (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Forests and degraded matorrals, pastures, low and medium mountains
Altitude (masl) 1200-2400 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas(Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlas (Aïn-Leuh, Ifrane, col Tizi Abekhnanes); North Atlantic Morocco (Prérif-Moyen Sebou); Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental; Mediterranean coast (Targuist); Rif (W Rif, C Rif, Kert Ganc, Aknoul)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco May - August
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Tragopogon |
crocifolius |
|
Data not available |
Herb |
Rocky limestone and siliceous mountains, forest clearings |
1400-2500 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Oukaimden); Middle Atlas (Tazzeka) |
May |
July |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Tragopogon
Specific epithet crocifolius
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Data not available
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Rocky limestone and siliceous mountains, forest clearings
Altitude (masl) 1400-2500 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Oukaimden); Middle Atlas (Tazzeka)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco May - July
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Volutaria |
crupinoides |
|
Zmamout (Amazigh); Lmghayzli (Arabic) |
Herb |
Arid rocky pastures, low and medium mountain rocks |
Up to 2000 m |
Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid |
Saharan Atlas; Anti Atlas;High Atlas (Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlantic Morocco (Gharb); Saharan Morocco, Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental (Guercif); Mountains of eastern Morocco (Bni Snassene); Mediterranean coast; Rif (Targuist, Aknsoul, Imzorène, Kert Ganc) |
March |
June |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Volutaria
Specific epithet crupinoides
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Zmamout (Amazigh); Lmghayzli (Arabic)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Arid rocky pastures, low and medium mountain rocks
Altitude (masl) Up to 2000 m
Climate Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Atlas; Anti Atlas;High Atlas (Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlantic Morocco (Gharb); Saharan Morocco, Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental (Guercif); Mountains of eastern Morocco (Bni Snassene); Mediterranean coast; Rif (Targuist, Aknsoul, Imzorène, Kert Ganc)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco March - June
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Volutaria |
muricata |
|
Touga (Amazigh); Centaurée muriquée (French) |
Herb |
Arid pastures, fields, lowlands and low mountains |
Data not available |
Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid |
Saharan Morocco, Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco (Rehamna, Haouz, Jbilètes, Beni-Mesquine, Tadla), North Atlantic Morocco, Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental (Basse Moulouya), Mountains of eastern Morocco (Bni Snassène), Mediterranean coast, Rif |
July |
August |
Endemic to Morocco, Algeria and the Iberian Peninsula |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Volutaria
Specific epithet muricata
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Touga (Amazigh); Centaurée muriquée (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Arid pastures, fields, lowlands and low mountains
Altitude (masl) Data not available
Climate Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Morocco, Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco (Rehamna, Haouz, Jbilètes, Beni-Mesquine, Tadla), North Atlantic Morocco, Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental (Basse Moulouya), Mountains of eastern Morocco (Bni Snassène), Mediterranean coast, Rif
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco July - August
Endemism Endemic to Morocco, Algeria and the Iberian Peninsula
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Warionia |
saharae |
|
Afessas; Abessas; Tazart n-îfiss (Amazigh) |
Herb |
Desert temperate rocky areas |
Up to 1500 m |
Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid |
Saharan Morocco (Tatta), Saharan Atlas ( Figuig), Anti Atlas ( j Tifernin), High Atlas (Amsitten, Southern slope of N'fis Valley), Middle Atlantic Morocco (Souss, Agadir, Gada d'Aglou) |
April |
June |
Endemic to Morocco and Algeria |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Warionia
Specific epithet saharae
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Afessas; Abessas; Tazart n-îfiss (Amazigh)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Desert temperate rocky areas
Altitude (masl) Up to 1500 m
Climate Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Morocco (Tatta), Saharan Atlas ( Figuig), Anti Atlas ( j Tifernin), High Atlas (Amsitten, Southern slope of N'fis Valley), Middle Atlantic Morocco (Souss, Agadir, Gada d'Aglou)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco April - June
Endemism Endemic to Morocco and Algeria
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Xanthium |
spinosum |
|
Boul-lfar; Hassika (Arabic) |
Herb |
Cultivated fields, rubble; lowlands and low mountains |
Data not available |
Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid |
High Atlas (Ait M’hamed), Middle Atlas (Tazzeka); Middle Atlantic Morocco (Marrakesh); North Atlantic Morocco (Rharb, Zerhoun); Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental (Guercif); Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen); Mediterranean coast; Rif (Tanger, W Rif, Targuist, Imzorène) |
May |
August |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Xanthium
Specific epithet spinosum
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Boul-lfar; Hassika (Arabic)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Cultivated fields, rubble; lowlands and low mountains
Altitude (masl) Data not available
Climate Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas (Ait M’hamed), Middle Atlas (Tazzeka); Middle Atlantic Morocco (Marrakesh); North Atlantic Morocco (Rharb, Zerhoun); Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental (Guercif); Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen); Mediterranean coast; Rif (Tanger, W Rif, Targuist, Imzorène)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco May - August
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Xanthium |
strumarium |
|
Touga (Amazigh); Lampourde glouteron (French) |
Herb |
Crops and rubble; nitrophilous Naturalized |
Data not available |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid |
High Atlas, Middle Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco, North Atlantic Morocco (Loukkos), Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental, Mountains of eastern Morocco, Mediterranean coast (Gareb, Imzorène), Rif (Tangier, Targuist, W Rif, Bocoya, Ichdaïn) |
July |
August |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Xanthium
Specific epithet strumarium
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Touga (Amazigh); Lampourde glouteron (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Crops and rubble; nitrophilous Naturalized
Altitude (masl) Data not available
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas, Middle Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco, North Atlantic Morocco (Loukkos), Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental, Mountains of eastern Morocco, Mediterranean coast (Gareb, Imzorène), Rif (Tangier, Targuist, W Rif, Bocoya, Ichdaïn)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco July - August
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Asteraceae |
Xeranthemum |
inapertum |
|
Data not available |
Herb |
Forest clearings, dry lawns, stony slopes of limestone and siliceous mountains |
Up to 2800 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Saharan Atlas; Anti Atlas; High Atlas (Oukaimden, Tazitounte, Ait M’hamed, Tizin Techdoula,); Middle Atlas (Aïn-Leuh, Tazzeka, Tizi n Tretten, Tizi n’Abekhnanes, Azrou, Ifrane); North Atlantic Morocco; Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental; Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen); Mediterranean coast; Rif (W Rif, Targuist, Aknoul, Kert Ganc) |
April |
June |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Asteraceae
Genus Xeranthemum
Specific epithet inapertum
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Data not available
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Forest clearings, dry lawns, stony slopes of limestone and siliceous mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2800 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Atlas; Anti Atlas; High Atlas (Oukaimden, Tazitounte, Ait M’hamed, Tizin Techdoula,); Middle Atlas (Aïn-Leuh, Tazzeka, Tizi n Tretten, Tizi n’Abekhnanes, Azrou, Ifrane); North Atlantic Morocco; Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental; Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen); Mediterranean coast; Rif (W Rif, Targuist, Aknoul, Kert Ganc)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco April - June
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Boraginaceae |
Borago |
officinalis |
|
Bouhamdoune; Els nouzgar (Amazigh); Bourrache; Borrache; Harriecha (Arabic) |
Herb |
Fields, clay and rocky pastures of the plain and low mountains |
Up to 1800 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco (Chaouïa-Doukkala), North Atlantic Morocco (Loukkos, Atlantic coast, Zerhoun, Mamora), Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental (Taza), Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni Snassène), Mediterranean coast (Gareb), Rif (Tangier, W Rif) |
February |
June |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Boraginaceae
Genus Borago
Specific epithet officinalis
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Bouhamdoune; Els nouzgar (Amazigh); Bourrache; Borrache; Harriecha (Arabic)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Fields, clay and rocky pastures of the plain and low mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 1800 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco (Chaouïa-Doukkala), North Atlantic Morocco (Loukkos, Atlantic coast, Zerhoun, Mamora), Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental (Taza), Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni Snassène), Mediterranean coast (Gareb), Rif (Tangier, W Rif)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco February - June
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Boraginaceae |
Borago |
trabutii |
|
Bourrache; Borrache (Arabic) |
Herb |
Limestone and siliceous rocks of low and medium mountains |
900 - 2350 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid |
Saharan Morocco (Guir), Saharan Atlas (jGrouz, j Antar),Anti Atlas occidental (Amtoudi),High Atlas (Imegdal, Nfiss, Reraya, Ourika, Todgha) |
April |
June |
Endemic to Morocco |
Rare |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Boraginaceae
Genus Borago
Specific epithet trabutii
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Bourrache; Borrache (Arabic)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Limestone and siliceous rocks of low and medium mountains
Altitude (masl) 900 - 2350 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Morocco (Guir), Saharan Atlas (jGrouz, j Antar),Anti Atlas occidental (Amtoudi),High Atlas (Imegdal, Nfiss, Reraya, Ourika, Todgha)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco April - June
Endemism Endemic to Morocco
Rarity Rare
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated