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 |
Boraginaceae |
Cerinthe |
major |
|
Grand Cérinthe (French) |
Herb |
Forest clearings, sandy, clay and stony pastures of the lowlands and low and medium mountains |
Data not available |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Non-Saharan Morocco |
March |
June |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Boraginaceae
Genus Cerinthe
Specific epithet major
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Grand Cérinthe (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Forest clearings, sandy, clay and stony pastures of the lowlands and low and medium mountains
Altitude (masl) Data not available
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Non-Saharan 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 |
Boraginaceae |
Cynoglossum |
cherifolium |
|
Cynoglosse (French) |
Herb |
Pastures, clearings of forests, clay soils of the plain and low mountains |
Up to 1300 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Saharan Morocco (Guelmim), Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlas (Itto), Middle Atlantic Morocco, North Atlantic Morocco (Atlantic coast, Zerhoun, Mamora, Loukkos), Mountains of eastern Morocco, Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental,Mediterranean coast (Gareb), Rif ( Tangier, W Rif, C Rif, Kert Genc, Ouerhha) |
February |
May |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Boraginaceae
Genus Cynoglossum
Specific epithet cherifolium
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Cynoglosse (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Pastures, clearings of forests, clay soils of the plain and low mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 1300 m
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Morocco (Guelmim), Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlas (Itto), Middle Atlantic Morocco, North Atlantic Morocco (Atlantic coast, Zerhoun, Mamora, Loukkos), Mountains of eastern Morocco, Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental,Mediterranean coast (Gareb), Rif ( Tangier, W Rif, C Rif, Kert Genc, Ouerhha)
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 |
Boraginaceae |
Cynoglossum |
clandestinum |
|
Cynoglosse clandestine (French) |
Herb |
Pastures, clearings of forests, clay soils of the plain and low mountains |
Up to 1300 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Saharan Morocco (Guelmim), Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlas (Itto), Middle Atlantic Morocco, North Atlantic Morocco (Atlantic coast, Zerhoun, Mamora, Loukkos), Mountains of eastern Morocco, Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental,Mediterranean coast (Gareb), Rif ( Tangier, W Rif, C Rif, Kert Genc, Ouerhha) |
February |
May |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Boraginaceae
Genus Cynoglossum
Specific epithet clandestinum
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Cynoglosse clandestine (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Pastures, clearings of forests, clay soils of the plain and low mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 1300 m
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Morocco (Guelmim), Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlas (Itto), Middle Atlantic Morocco, North Atlantic Morocco (Atlantic coast, Zerhoun, Mamora, Loukkos), Mountains of eastern Morocco, Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental,Mediterranean coast (Gareb), Rif ( Tangier, W Rif, C Rif, Kert Genc, Ouerhha)
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 |
Boraginaceae |
Echium |
plantagineum |
|
Ils n'ouzgr (Amazigh) |
Herb |
Clay and sandy pastures, forest clearings, open areas, uncultivated land, plains and low mountains |
Up to 2300 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
All Morocco except Sahara |
April |
June |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Boraginaceae
Genus Echium
Specific epithet plantagineum
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Ils n'ouzgr (Amazigh)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Clay and sandy pastures, forest clearings, open areas, uncultivated land, plains and low mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2300 m
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco All Morocco except Sahara
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 |
Heliotropium |
europaeum |
|
Chergrane (Amazigh); Héliotrope commun (French) |
Herb |
Fields and fallows of the plain and low and medium mountains |
Up to 2000 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid |
Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlas (Tazzeka), Middle Atlantic Morocco, North Atlantic Morocco (Atlantic coast, Zerhoun, Mamora, Loukkos), Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental, Mountains of eastern Morocco ( Beni-Snassen), Mediterranean coast (Gareb, Imzorène), Rif ( Targuist, Tangier, W Rif, C Rif, Kert Genc) |
April |
September |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Boraginaceae
Genus Heliotropium
Specific epithet europaeum
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Chergrane (Amazigh); Héliotrope commun (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Fields and fallows of the plain and low and medium mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2000 m
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlas (Tazzeka), Middle Atlantic Morocco, North Atlantic Morocco (Atlantic coast, Zerhoun, Mamora, Loukkos), Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental, Mountains of eastern Morocco ( Beni-Snassen), Mediterranean coast (Gareb, Imzorène), Rif ( Targuist, Tangier, W Rif, C Rif, Kert Genc)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco April - September
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
| Magnoliopsida |
Boraginaceae |
Myosotis |
atlantica |
|
Data not available |
Herb |
Forest, rocky areas, fresh pastures, edges of rivulets, medium, high limestone and siliceous mountains |
1500-3600 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Anti Atlas (Siroua), High Atlas, Middle Atlas(Bou-Iblan, Tichchoukt, Guelb-er-Rahal) |
May |
August |
Endemic to Morocco |
Not evaluated |
Near Threateed (NT) |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Boraginaceae
Genus Myosotis
Specific epithet atlantica
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Data not available
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Forest, rocky areas, fresh pastures, edges of rivulets, medium, high limestone and siliceous mountains
Altitude (masl) 1500-3600 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas (Siroua), High Atlas, Middle Atlas(Bou-Iblan, Tichchoukt, Guelb-er-Rahal)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco May - August
Endemism Endemic to Morocco
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Near Threateed (NT)
| Magnoliopsida |
Boraginaceae |
Neatostema |
apulum |
|
Touga (Amazigh); Grémil des Pouilles (French) |
Herb |
Forests and matorrals degraded, ermes, fallows; lowlands, low and medium mountains |
Data not available |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco, North Atlantic Morocco, Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental (Guercif, Tsoul), Mountains of eastern Morocco, Mediterranean coast (Gareb, Imzorène), Rif ( Targuist, Tangier, W Rif, C Rif, Kert Genc Ouerhha, Ankoul ) |
April |
June |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Boraginaceae
Genus Neatostema
Specific epithet apulum
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Touga (Amazigh); Grémil des Pouilles (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Forests and matorrals degraded, ermes, fallows; lowlands, low and medium mountains
Altitude (masl) Data not available
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco, North Atlantic Morocco, Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental (Guercif, Tsoul), Mountains of eastern Morocco, Mediterranean coast (Gareb, Imzorène), Rif ( Targuist, Tangier, W Rif, C Rif, Kert Genc Ouerhha, Ankoul )
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 |
Buglossoides |
arvensis |
|
Grémil (Arabic) |
Herb |
Cultivated fields, rockeries, open forests, lowlands and low mountains |
Up to 3200 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
All divisions of Morocco except Ms |
February |
June |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Boraginaceae
Genus Buglossoides
Specific epithet arvensis
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Grémil (Arabic)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Cultivated fields, rockeries, open forests, lowlands and low mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 3200 m
Climate Arid; 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 February - June
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
| Magnoliopsida |
Boraginaceae |
Myosotis |
stricta |
|
Data not available |
Herb |
Forest clearings, rocky pastures of the siliceous mountains |
2100-2400 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Anti Atlas; High Atlas (Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlas; Saharan Morocco |
May |
June |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Boraginaceae
Genus Myosotis
Specific epithet stricta
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Data not available
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Forest clearings, rocky pastures of the siliceous mountains
Altitude (masl) 2100-2400 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas; High Atlas (Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlas; Saharan Morocco
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco May - June
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
| Magnoliopsida |
Brassicaceae |
Alyssum |
granatense |
|
Data not available |
Herb |
Rocky pastures of the mountains |
Data not available |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Saharan Atlas, Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco, Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental, Mountains of eastern Morocco, Rif |
March |
June |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Brassicaceae
Genus Alyssum
Specific epithet granatense
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Data not available
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Rocky pastures of the mountains
Altitude (masl) Data not available
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Atlas, Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco, Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental, Mountains of eastern Morocco, Rif
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 |
Brassicaceae |
Alyssum |
minutum |
|
Data not available |
Herb |
Stony lawns of siliceous mountains |
Up to 2200 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Anti Atlas (j Amezdour; Ighrem); High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Tizi n test); Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental (Âïn Zohra); Rif (j Tizirène; Tizi-n-Ifri) |
March |
May |
Data not available |
Suspected rare |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Brassicaceae
Genus Alyssum
Specific epithet minutum
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Data not available
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Stony lawns of siliceous mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2200 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas (j Amezdour; Ighrem); High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Tizi n test); Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental (Âïn Zohra); Rif (j Tizirène; Tizi-n-Ifri)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco March - May
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Suspected rare
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
| Magnoliopsida |
Brassicaceae |
Alyssum |
montanum |
|
Data not available |
Herb |
Limestone, schist, porphyry, granite and sandstone mountains |
1300- 3900 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Saharan Atlas; High Atlas; Middle Atlas; Mountains of eastern Morocco; Rif (Azrou, Tiziren) |
April |
July |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Brassicaceae
Genus Alyssum
Specific epithet montanum
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Data not available
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Limestone, schist, porphyry, granite and sandstone mountains
Altitude (masl) 1300- 3900 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Atlas; High Atlas; Middle Atlas; Mountains of eastern Morocco; Rif (Azrou, Tiziren)
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 |
Brassicaceae |
Alyssum |
serpyllifolium |
|
Data not available |
Subshrub |
Limestone, granitic, porphyry and shale rockeries of mountains |
1500-3000 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Saharan Atlas; Anti Atlas (j Amezdour); High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Imlchil); Middle Atlas (Ain-Leuh, Aguelmane Azouggouarh, Tazzeka); Rif (Bou-Meziat, j Tissouka, W Rif, Targuist) |
April |
July |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Brassicaceae
Genus Alyssum
Specific epithet serpyllifolium
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Data not available
Growth habit Subshrub
Habitat Limestone, granitic, porphyry and shale rockeries of mountains
Altitude (masl) 1500-3000 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Atlas; Anti Atlas (j Amezdour); High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Imlchil); Middle Atlas (Ain-Leuh, Aguelmane Azouggouarh, Tazzeka); Rif (Bou-Meziat, j Tissouka, W Rif, Targuist)
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 |
Brassicaceae |
Arabis |
nova |
|
Data not available |
Herb |
Rocks and rocky shades of low and medium limestone and siliceous mountains |
Up to 2800 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Saharan Atlas; Anti Atlas; High Atlas (Oukaimden, Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlas (Col du Zad, Boumia); Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen); Mediterranean coast; Rif (Targuist, Aknoul, Kert Ganc, Jbel Tissouka) |
March |
June |
Data not available |
Very rare |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Brassicaceae
Genus Arabis
Specific epithet nova
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Data not available
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Rocks and rocky shades of low and medium 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, Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlas (Col du Zad, Boumia); Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen); Mediterranean coast; Rif (Targuist, Aknoul, Kert Ganc, Jbel Tissouka)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco March - June
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Very rare
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
| Magnoliopsida |
Brassicaceae |
Biscutella |
didyma |
|
Gouguelmane (Amazigh); Biscutelle (French) |
Herb |
Stony hills, rocks, woods, pastures, uncultivated fields |
Data not available |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Most floristic divisions of Morocco |
March |
June |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Brassicaceae
Genus Biscutella
Specific epithet didyma
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Gouguelmane (Amazigh); Biscutelle (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Stony hills, rocks, woods, pastures, uncultivated fields
Altitude (masl) Data not available
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 - June
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
| Magnoliopsida |
Brassicaceae |
Capsella |
bursa-pastoris |
|
Kiss errâi (Arabic) |
Herb |
Cultivated fields, uncultivated pastures, lowlands, low and medium mountains |
Up to 3200 m |
All bioclimates |
All divisions of Morocco |
March |
November |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Brassicaceae
Genus Capsella
Specific epithet bursa-pastoris
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Kiss errâi (Arabic)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Cultivated fields, uncultivated pastures, lowlands, low and medium mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 3200 m
Climate All bioclimates
Floristic divisions in Morocco All divisions of Morocco
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco March - November
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
| Magnoliopsida |
Brassicaceae |
Diplotaxis |
harra |
|
Tirkmt n'igdad (Amazigh); EL Harra (French) |
Herb |
Arid rock |
Data not available |
Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid |
Saharan Atlas, Saharan Morocco, Anti Atlas, High Atlas (Mentga, Imegdal), Middle Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco, Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental (Guercif), Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen), Mediterranean coast (Gareb, Imzorène), Rif |
January |
June |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Brassicaceae
Genus Diplotaxis
Specific epithet harra
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Tirkmt n'igdad (Amazigh); EL Harra (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Arid rock
Altitude (masl) Data not available
Climate Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Atlas, Saharan Morocco, Anti Atlas, High Atlas (Mentga, Imegdal), Middle Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco, Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental (Guercif), Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen), Mediterranean coast (Gareb, Imzorène), Rif
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco January - June
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
| Magnoliopsida |
Brassicaceae |
Diplotaxis |
tenuifolia |
|
Bahmou (Amazigh); Diplotaxis à feuilles étroites (French) |
Herb |
Old walls and rubble |
Data not available |
Subhumid |
High Atlas (Imegdal), Rif (Tangier) |
March |
July |
Data not available |
Very rare |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Brassicaceae
Genus Diplotaxis
Specific epithet tenuifolia
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Bahmou (Amazigh); Diplotaxis à feuilles étroites (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Old walls and rubble
Altitude (masl) Data not available
Climate Subhumid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas (Imegdal), Rif (Tangier)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco March - July
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Very rare
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
| Magnoliopsida |
Brassicaceae |
Diplotaxis |
tenuisiliqua |
|
Lkerkâz (Amazigh); Lhârra (Arabic); Diplotaxe (French) |
Herb |
Fields, road edges, pastures of the plain and low mountains |
Up to 1200 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Anti Atlas; High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Seksaoua); Middle Atlantic Morocco (M'Sabih Talaa Reserve); North Atlantic Morocco (Atlantic coast, Zerhoun, Pré-Rif, Mamora); Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental; Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen); Mediterranean coast; Rif (W Rif, Loukkos, Tsoul, Gareb, Tazzeka) |
January |
June |
Endemic to Morocco and Algeria |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Brassicaceae
Genus Diplotaxis
Specific epithet tenuisiliqua
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Lkerkâz (Amazigh); Lhârra (Arabic); Diplotaxe (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Fields, road edges, pastures of the plain and low mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 1200 m
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas; High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Seksaoua); Middle Atlantic Morocco (M'Sabih Talaa Reserve); North Atlantic Morocco (Atlantic coast, Zerhoun, Pré-Rif, Mamora); Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental; Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen); Mediterranean coast; Rif (W Rif, Loukkos, Tsoul, Gareb, Tazzeka)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco January - June
Endemism Endemic to Morocco and Algeria
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
| Magnoliopsida |
Brassicaceae |
Erysimum |
gramineum |
|
Data not available |
Herb |
Forests and rocky pastures of medium and high mountains |
1200 - 3800 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid |
Anti Atlas (Siroua, Saghro), High Atlas, Middle Atlas |
April |
July |
Endemic to Morocco and Algeria |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Brassicaceae
Genus Erysimum
Specific epithet gramineum
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Data not available
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Forests and rocky pastures of medium and high mountains
Altitude (masl) 1200 - 3800 m
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas (Siroua, Saghro), High Atlas, Middle Atlas
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 |
Brassicaceae |
Erysimum |
nervosum |
|
Data not available |
Herb |
Forests and rocky pastures of medium and high mountains |
1000 - 3000 m |
data not available |
High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Ait Messane); Rif (W Rif, Tazzeka, AknouI) |
April |
July |
Endemic to Morocco and Algeria |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Brassicaceae
Genus Erysimum
Specific epithet nervosum
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Data not available
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Forests and rocky pastures of medium and high mountains
Altitude (masl) 1000 - 3000 m
Climate data not available
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Ait Messane); Rif (W Rif, Tazzeka, AknouI)
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 |
Brassicaceae |
Hirschfeldia |
incana |
|
Bouhmou (Amazigh); Chariat; Kalkaz (Arabic); Shortpod mustard (French) |
Herb |
Fields, roadsides, uncultivated places |
Data not available |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid |
Most floristic divisions of Morocco, rare in Saharan Atlas |
March |
June |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Brassicaceae
Genus Hirschfeldia
Specific epithet incana
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Bouhmou (Amazigh); Chariat; Kalkaz (Arabic); Shortpod mustard (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Fields, roadsides, uncultivated places
Altitude (masl) Data not available
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Most floristic divisions of Morocco, rare in Saharan Atlas
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 |
Brassicaceae |
Isatis |
tinctoria |
|
Fagir; Masousa (Arabic); Pastel des teinturier (French) |
Herb |
Stony pastures, frequent in fallows, along roadside verge and ruderal places, clearings of mountain forests |
1100-2500 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Anti Atlas; High Atlas (Oukaimden, Tazitounte, Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlas (Tizi n Tretten, Boulemane Road slope N between Tizi Abekhnanes and Almis du Guigou, Timahdite) |
May |
July |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Data Deficient (DD) |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Brassicaceae
Genus Isatis
Specific epithet tinctoria
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Fagir; Masousa (Arabic); Pastel des teinturier (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Stony pastures, frequent in fallows, along roadside verge and ruderal places, clearings of mountain forests
Altitude (masl) 1100-2500 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas; High Atlas (Oukaimden, Tazitounte, Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlas (Tizi n Tretten, Boulemane Road slope N between Tizi Abekhnanes and Almis du Guigou, Timahdite)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco May - July
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Data Deficient (DD)
| Magnoliopsida |
Brassicaceae |
Lepidium |
draba |
|
Data not available |
Herb |
Cultures, edges of roads, rubble, lowlands, low and medium mountains |
Up to 2300 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid |
Saharan Morocco (Laâyoune, Tafilalt); High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Tizi-n-Tichka); Middle Atlas (Tazzeka, col du Zad); Middle Atlantic Morocco (Gharb); North Atlantic Morocco (Zerhoun, Haute Ouerrha); Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental (Midelt, Aghbalou-n-Serdane, Jerada); Mediterranean coast (Targuist, Gareb); Rif (Tanger, W Rif, Loukkos, C Rif, Aknoul, Imzorène, Guercif, Beni-Snassen) |
April |
May |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Brassicaceae
Genus Lepidium
Specific epithet draba
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Data not available
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Cultures, edges of roads, rubble, lowlands, low and medium mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2300 m
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Morocco (Laâyoune, Tafilalt); High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Tizi-n-Tichka); Middle Atlas (Tazzeka, col du Zad); Middle Atlantic Morocco (Gharb); North Atlantic Morocco (Zerhoun, Haute Ouerrha); Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental (Midelt, Aghbalou-n-Serdane, Jerada); Mediterranean coast (Targuist, Gareb); Rif (Tanger, W Rif, Loukkos, C Rif, Aknoul, Imzorène, Guercif, Beni-Snassen)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco April - May
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
| Magnoliopsida |
Brassicaceae |
Nasturtium |
officinale |
|
Grnounch; Gernounech; Akaryon (Amazigh); Bakoula elhamka; Kourat el ma (Arabic); Cresson de fontaine (French) |
Herb |
Streams, springs, marshy meadows of plains and mountains |
Data not available |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid |
All Morocco except Ms |
March |
June |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Least Concern (LC) |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Brassicaceae
Genus Nasturtium
Specific epithet officinale
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Grnounch; Gernounech; Akaryon (Amazigh); Bakoula elhamka; Kourat el ma (Arabic); Cresson de fontaine (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Streams, springs, marshy meadows of plains and mountains
Altitude (masl) Data not available
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid
Floristic divisions in Morocco All Morocco except Ms
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco March - June
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Least Concern (LC)
| Magnoliopsida |
Brassicaceae |
Ptilotrichum |
spinosum |
|
Amersid; Tifessit n-ilghuman (Amazigh); Alysson; Alysse (French) |
Herb |
Limestone, rocky areas, schist, porphyry, granite and sandstone mountains |
1800- 3500 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Anti Atlas (j Siroua), High Atlas, Middle Atlas, Rif (j Tizrha,jTissouka, j Tidighine, j Lakrâa) |
May |
July |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Brassicaceae
Genus Ptilotrichum
Specific epithet spinosum
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Amersid; Tifessit n-ilghuman (Amazigh); Alysson; Alysse (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Limestone, rocky areas, schist, porphyry, granite and sandstone mountains
Altitude (masl) 1800- 3500 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas (j Siroua), High Atlas, Middle Atlas, Rif (j Tizrha,jTissouka, j Tidighine, j Lakrâa)
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 |
Brassicaceae |
Crambe |
filiformis |
|
Choux filiforme (French) |
Herb |
Slots of rocks, ravines, forests of low and medium mountains |
Up to 2200 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Saharan Atlas (Bou-ârfa) Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlas (Tazzeka), Middle Atlantic Morocco, North Atlantic Morocco, Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen), Mediterranean coast, Rif (W Rif, C Rif, Targuist, Ankoul, Kert Genc) |
May |
August |
Endemic to Morocco, Algeria and the Iberian Peninsula |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Brassicaceae
Genus Crambe
Specific epithet filiformis
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Choux filiforme (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Slots of rocks, ravines, forests of low and medium mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2200 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Atlas (Bou-ârfa) Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlas (Tazzeka), Middle Atlantic Morocco, North Atlantic Morocco, Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen), Mediterranean coast, Rif (W Rif, C Rif, Targuist, Ankoul, Kert Genc)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco May - August
Endemism Endemic to Morocco, Algeria and the Iberian Peninsula
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
| Magnoliopsida |
Cactaceae |
Opuntia |
ficus-barbarica |
|
Aknari, Tazart niromin; Taroumit (Tamazight); Zaâboul; Hindia (Arabic); Figuier de barbarie (French); Prickly pear (English) |
Nanophanerophytes |
Clear forests, stony pastures, rocky plains and low calcareous and siliceous mountains |
Data not available |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid |
High Atlas, Middle Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco, North Atlantic Morocco, Mountains of eastern Morocco, Mediterranean coast, Rif |
May |
July |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Cactaceae
Genus Opuntia
Specific epithet ficus-barbarica
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Aknari, Tazart niromin; Taroumit (Tamazight); Zaâboul; Hindia (Arabic); Figuier de barbarie (French); Prickly pear (English)
Growth habit Nanophanerophytes
Habitat Clear forests, stony pastures, rocky plains and low calcareous and siliceous mountains
Altitude (masl) Data not available
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas, Middle Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco, North Atlantic Morocco, Mountains of eastern Morocco, Mediterranean coast, Rif
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 |
Campanulaceae |
Campanula |
dichotoma |
|
Campanule dichotome (French) |
Herb |
lowlands and low mountains |
Up to 1500 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
All divisions of Morocco |
April |
July |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Campanulaceae
Genus Campanula
Specific epithet dichotoma
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Campanule dichotome (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat lowlands and low mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 1500 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco All divisions of Morocco
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 |
Campanulaceae |
Campanula |
filicaulis |
|
Amersid; Tifessit n-ilghuman; Tanchfalt n'ouzrou (Amazigh) |
Herb |
Forest clearings, pastures, open heavily grazed, stony areas and rockeries of low and medium, limestone and siliceous, mountains |
1800-3500 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Saharan Atlas; Anti Atlas (Jbel Lkest, Tagmoute, Aït Ihalal, vally of Ammeln); High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Oukimden, Tizi-n-Test, valley Acif Ouenkrim, Jbel Bab n'Onayad); Middle Atlas (lake Aguelmam Azouggouarh, Ras el Ma); Middle Atlantic Morocco (Souss); North Atlantic Morocco (Pré-rif, Moyen Sebou); Rif |
April |
July |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Campanulaceae
Genus Campanula
Specific epithet filicaulis
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Amersid; Tifessit n-ilghuman; Tanchfalt n'ouzrou (Amazigh)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Forest clearings, pastures, open heavily grazed, stony areas and rockeries of low and medium, limestone and siliceous, mountains
Altitude (masl) 1800-3500 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Atlas; Anti Atlas (Jbel Lkest, Tagmoute, Aït Ihalal, vally of Ammeln); High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Oukimden, Tizi-n-Test, valley Acif Ouenkrim, Jbel Bab n'Onayad); Middle Atlas (lake Aguelmam Azouggouarh, Ras el Ma); Middle Atlantic Morocco (Souss); North Atlantic Morocco (Pré-rif, Moyen Sebou); Rif
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 |
Campanulaceae |
Campanula |
mairei |
|
Data not available |
Herb |
Stream banks, wet places, scree, spiny xerophyte steppes; medium and high mountains |
Up to 3600 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid |
High Atlas (Oukaimden, Akka-n-Tazzert (Zauit Ahensl), Tizi Tachdirt (Ourika), Reraya, Imegdal, Tizi-n-Tagherat, Iminin Tizi Demnat to Ait Toutlin, Jebel Maaghal, Ait M’hamed) |
April |
July |
Endemic to Morocco |
Not evaluated |
Vulnerable (VU) |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Campanulaceae
Genus Campanula
Specific epithet mairei
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Data not available
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Stream banks, wet places, scree, spiny xerophyte steppes; medium and high mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 3600 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas (Oukaimden, Akka-n-Tazzert (Zauit Ahensl), Tizi Tachdirt (Ourika), Reraya, Imegdal, Tizi-n-Tagherat, Iminin Tizi Demnat to Ait Toutlin, Jebel Maaghal, Ait M’hamed)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco April - July
Endemism Endemic to Morocco
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Vulnerable (VU)
| Magnoliopsida |
Campanulaceae |
Feeria |
angustifolia |
|
Data not available |
Herb |
Rocky areas in low altitudes and shrubland |
Up to 1500 m |
Semi-Arid; Sub- Humid; Humid |
High Atlas, Middle Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco (Haouz), North Atlantic Morocco, Rif |
May |
July |
Endemic to Morocco |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Campanulaceae
Genus Feeria
Specific epithet angustifolia
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Data not available
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Rocky areas in low altitudes and shrubland
Altitude (masl) Up to 1500 m
Climate Semi-Arid; Sub- Humid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas, Middle Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco (Haouz), North Atlantic Morocco, Rif
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 |
Campanulaceae |
Trachelium |
caeruleum |
|
Trachélie céruléenne; Trachélium bleu (French) |
Herb |
Oozing rocks, old damp walls, in the plain and limestone and siliceous mountains |
Up to 1800 m |
Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Most floristic divisions of Morocco |
May |
August |
Endemic to Morocco, Algeria and the Iberian Peninsula |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Campanulaceae
Genus Trachelium
Specific epithet caeruleum
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Trachélie céruléenne; Trachélium bleu (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Oozing rocks, old damp walls, in the plain and limestone and siliceous mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 1800 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 May - August
Endemism Endemic to Morocco, Algeria and the Iberian Peninsula
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
| Magnoliopsida |
Capparaceae |
Capparis |
spinosa |
|
Taylulut (Amazigh); Kebbar (Arabic); Câprier commun (French) |
Shrub |
Slots of the rocks, old walls, arid hillsides of the lowlands and low mountains |
Up to 1500 m |
Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Spontaneous throughout Morocco |
May |
July |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Least Concern (LC) |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Capparaceae
Genus Capparis
Specific epithet spinosa
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Taylulut (Amazigh); Kebbar (Arabic); Câprier commun (French)
Growth habit Shrub
Habitat Slots of the rocks, old walls, arid hillsides of the lowlands and low mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 1500 m
Climate Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Spontaneous throughout 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 Least Concern (LC)
| Magnoliopsida |
Caprifoliaceae |
Centranthus |
calcitrapa |
|
Bahine ; Bouksass (Amazigh); Granrde valériane (French) |
Herb |
Clear forests, stony and sandy pastures, lowland rocks and low mountains |
Up to 2200 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Anti Atlas, High Atlas ( Ourika, Imegdal), Middle Atlas (Tezzaka), Middle Atlantic Morocco (Oued ouerna in Bni-Moussa), North Atlantic Morocco (Ouezzane, Zerhoun, Atlantic coast), Mountains of eastern Morocco (Bni Snassène), Mediterranean coast (Gareb), Rif (Tangier, W Rif, Kert Ganc, Ankoul) |
March |
June |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Caprifoliaceae
Genus Centranthus
Specific epithet calcitrapa
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Bahine ; Bouksass (Amazigh); Granrde valériane (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Clear forests, stony and sandy pastures, lowland rocks and low mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2200 m
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas, High Atlas ( Ourika, Imegdal), Middle Atlas (Tezzaka), Middle Atlantic Morocco (Oued ouerna in Bni-Moussa), North Atlantic Morocco (Ouezzane, Zerhoun, Atlantic coast), Mountains of eastern Morocco (Bni Snassène), Mediterranean coast (Gareb), Rif (Tangier, W Rif, Kert Ganc, Ankoul)
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 |
Caprifoliaceae |
Centranthus |
nevadensis |
|
Iloudi (Amazigh) |
Herb |
Rocks of low and medium mountains limestone and siliceous |
Up to 2200 m |
Humid |
High Atlas (Imegdal), Middle Atlas (Tazzeka), Om (Bni Snassène), North Atlantic Morocco (Ouezzane), Mediterranean coast, Rif (Ankoul) |
May |
July |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Caprifoliaceae
Genus Centranthus
Specific epithet nevadensis
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Iloudi (Amazigh)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Rocks of low and medium mountains limestone and siliceous
Altitude (masl) Up to 2200 m
Climate Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas (Imegdal), Middle Atlas (Tazzeka), Om (Bni Snassène), North Atlantic Morocco (Ouezzane), Mediterranean coast, Rif (Ankoul)
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 |
Caprifoliaceae |
Lomelosia |
graminifolia |
|
Scabieuse (Frensh) |
Herb |
Arid mountain pastures in clay and limestone soils |
Up to 1500 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Tounfite, Tagoudite); Middle Atlas (Aït Makhlouf) |
June |
July |
Data not available |
Very rare |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Caprifoliaceae
Genus Lomelosia
Specific epithet graminifolia
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Scabieuse (Frensh)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Arid mountain pastures in clay and limestone soils
Altitude (masl) Up to 1500 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Tounfite, Tagoudite); Middle Atlas (Aït Makhlouf)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco June - July
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Very rare
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
| Magnoliopsida |
Caprifoliaceae |
Lonicera |
biflora |
|
Iriqi (Amazigh); Jouher ed-dar (Frecnh) |
Shrub |
Forests, shrubland, waterfront of lowlands and Mountains |
Up to 1400 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Anti Atlas; High Atlas (Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlas; Middle Atlantic Morocco (Surroundings of Mogador, Oued Taïnit); North Atlantic Morocco; Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental; Mountains of eastern Morocco; Mediterranean coast; Rif (Tanger, Tazzeka, Imzorène, Gareb) |
May |
July |
Endemic to Morocco, Algeria and the Iberian Peninsula |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Caprifoliaceae
Genus Lonicera
Specific epithet biflora
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Iriqi (Amazigh); Jouher ed-dar (Frecnh)
Growth habit Shrub
Habitat Forests, shrubland, waterfront of lowlands and Mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 1400 m
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas; High Atlas (Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlas; Middle Atlantic Morocco (Surroundings of Mogador, Oued Taïnit); North Atlantic Morocco; Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental; Mountains of eastern Morocco; Mediterranean coast; Rif (Tanger, Tazzeka, Imzorène, Gareb)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco May - July
Endemism Endemic to Morocco, Algeria and the Iberian Peninsula
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
| Magnoliopsida |
Caprifoliaceae |
Pterocephalus |
depressus |
|
Moroccan Pincushion (French) |
Herb |
Rocks, rocky slopes, medium and high mountains |
1500-2700 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Anti Atlas (Aït Wamran valley, jbel Siroua); High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Ourika valley, Fimélil, Arround, Sidi Ali-ou-Fers Zaouia, Imegdal, Riraïa, Tinitine (Ait Messane)); Rif (Aknoul, Azrou) |
June |
July |
Endemic to Morocco |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Caprifoliaceae
Genus Pterocephalus
Specific epithet depressus
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Moroccan Pincushion (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Rocks, rocky slopes, medium and high mountains
Altitude (masl) 1500-2700 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas (Aït Wamran valley, jbel Siroua); High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Ourika valley, Fimélil, Arround, Sidi Ali-ou-Fers Zaouia, Imegdal, Riraïa, Tinitine (Ait Messane)); Rif (Aknoul, Azrou)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco June - July
Endemism Endemic to Morocco
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
| Magnoliopsida |
Caprifoliaceae |
Scabiosa |
columbaria |
|
La scabieuse colombaire (French) |
Herb |
Clearings, lawns, grassy rock, rock crevices, mountain forests |
1600-2500 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Oukaimden); Middle Atlas (Azrou); Rif (Rif occidental) |
June |
August |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Caprifoliaceae
Genus Scabiosa
Specific epithet columbaria
subsp./var.
Vernacular name La scabieuse colombaire (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Clearings, lawns, grassy rock, rock crevices, mountain forests
Altitude (masl) 1600-2500 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Oukaimden); Middle Atlas (Azrou); Rif (Rif occidental)
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 |
Caprifoliaceae |
Scabiosa |
stellata |
|
Scabieuse étoilée (French) |
Herb |
Forest clearings, stony and clay pastures, lowlands, low and medium mountains |
Up to 1600 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
All division of Morocco |
April |
July |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Caprifoliaceae
Genus Scabiosa
Specific epithet stellata
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Scabieuse étoilée (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Forest clearings, stony and clay pastures, lowlands, low and medium mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 1600 m
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco All division of Morocco
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 |
Caprifoliaceae |
Scabiosa |
turolensis |
|
Data not available |
Herb |
Rocks and rockeries of low and medium limestone mountains |
Up to 2100 m |
Humid |
High Atlas (Ait M’hamed); Rif (Chaouène mountain, J Lakrâa, J Dersa, supra Tetauen) |
May |
July |
Endemic to Morocco and the Iberian Peninsula |
Rare |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Caprifoliaceae
Genus Scabiosa
Specific epithet turolensis
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Data not available
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Rocks and rockeries of low and medium limestone mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2100 m
Climate Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas (Ait M’hamed); Rif (Chaouène mountain, J Lakrâa, J Dersa, supra Tetauen)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco May - July
Endemism Endemic to Morocco and the Iberian Peninsula
Rarity Rare
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
| Magnoliopsida |
Caprifoliaceae |
Valerianella |
microcarpa |
|
Doucette à petits fruits (Fernch) |
Herb |
Clear forests, pastures, rocky areas, gravel plains and mountains |
Up to 2000 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Saharan Atlas, Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco,North Atlantic Morocco, Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental, Mountains of eastern Morocco, Mediterranean coast, Rif |
March |
June |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Caprifoliaceae
Genus Valerianella
Specific epithet microcarpa
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Doucette à petits fruits (Fernch)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Clear forests, pastures, rocky areas, gravel plains and mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2000 m
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Atlas, Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco,North Atlantic Morocco, Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental, Mountains of eastern Morocco, Mediterranean coast, Rif
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 |
Caryophyllaceae |
Arenaria |
leptoclados |
|
Data not available |
Herb |
Shaded sites and open grassy places at fringe of dry evergreen forest |
1200-1800 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid |
Saharan Atlas, Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco, North Atlantic Morocco, Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental, Mountains of eastern Morocco (vallée de Zegzel), Mediterranean coast (Melilia), Rif |
June |
August |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Caryophyllaceae
Genus Arenaria
Specific epithet leptoclados
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Data not available
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Shaded sites and open grassy places at fringe of dry evergreen forest
Altitude (masl) 1200-1800 m
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Atlas, Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco, North Atlantic Morocco, Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental, Mountains of eastern Morocco (vallée de Zegzel), Mediterranean coast (Melilia), 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 |
Caryophyllaceae |
Arenaria |
pungens |
|
Data not available |
Herb |
Rocks and rocky pastures of high limestone, porphyry, granitic and shale Mountains |
2000-3500 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
High Atlas (Tagounsa, massif du seksaoua, T-n-Targa, plateau du tichka, Imilchil, Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlas (Bou Nacer, Moussa ou Salah, Chegg el Ard, Bou Iblane) |
June |
August |
Endemic to Morocco and the Iberian Peninsula |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Caryophyllaceae
Genus Arenaria
Specific epithet pungens
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Data not available
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Rocks and rocky pastures of high limestone, porphyry, granitic and shale Mountains
Altitude (masl) 2000-3500 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas (Tagounsa, massif du seksaoua, T-n-Targa, plateau du tichka, Imilchil, Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlas (Bou Nacer, Moussa ou Salah, Chegg el Ard, Bou Iblane)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco June - August
Endemism Endemic to Morocco and the Iberian Peninsula
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
| Magnoliopsida |
Caryophyllaceae |
Cerastium |
gibraltaricum |
|
Céraiste de Gibraltar (French) |
Herb |
Forests, rocky limestone and siliceous mountains |
1500-2500 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid |
High Atlas, Middle Atlas, Rif (Tidighin, Tazzeka, Aknoul, Kert Ganc) |
May |
July |
Endemic to Morocco, Algeria and the Iberian Peninsula |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Caryophyllaceae
Genus Cerastium
Specific epithet gibraltaricum
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Céraiste de Gibraltar (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Forests, rocky limestone and siliceous mountains
Altitude (masl) 1500-2500 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas, Middle Atlas, Rif (Tidighin, Tazzeka, Aknoul, Kert Ganc)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco May - July
Endemism Endemic to Morocco, Algeria and the Iberian Peninsula
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
| Magnoliopsida |
Caryophyllaceae |
Dianthus |
sylvestris |
|
Yanugha (Amazigh); Qrenfel (Arabic) |
Subshrub |
Limestone and siliceous rocks of the low mountains |
Up to 2260 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Anti Atlas; High Atlas (Oukaimden, Tizi-n-Tichka, Ait M’hamed, Imegdal); Middle Atlas; Middle Atlantic Morocco; North Atlantic Morocco; Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental; Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen); Mediterranean coast; Rif (Aknoul, Imzorène, Kert Ganc, Gareb, Ketama) |
April |
June |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Caryophyllaceae
Genus Dianthus
Specific epithet sylvestris
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Yanugha (Amazigh); Qrenfel (Arabic)
Growth habit Subshrub
Habitat Limestone and siliceous rocks of the low mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2260 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas; High Atlas (Oukaimden, Tizi-n-Tichka, Ait M’hamed, Imegdal); Middle Atlas; Middle Atlantic Morocco; North Atlantic Morocco; Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental; Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen); Mediterranean coast; Rif (Aknoul, Imzorène, Kert Ganc, Gareb, Ketama)
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 |
Caryophyllaceae |
Herniaria |
hirsuta |
|
Herras lehjar (Arabic); Herniaire (French) |
Herb |
Sandy fields, arid uncultivated places |
Data not available |
Semi-arid; Subhumid |
High Atlas (Tazitounte, Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlantic Morocco (Safi); North Atlantic Morocco (Larache, Mehdiya, Atlantic caost, Zerhoun, Pré-Rif); Mediterranean coast (Melilia); Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental (Guercif); Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen); Rif (Tangier, Tetouan, W Rif, Loukkos, Tazzeka, Tsoul, Imzorène, Aknoul, Gareb) |
March |
June |
Data not available |
Rare |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Caryophyllaceae
Genus Herniaria
Specific epithet hirsuta
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Herras lehjar (Arabic); Herniaire (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Sandy fields, arid uncultivated places
Altitude (masl) Data not available
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas (Tazitounte, Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlantic Morocco (Safi); North Atlantic Morocco (Larache, Mehdiya, Atlantic caost, Zerhoun, Pré-Rif); Mediterranean coast (Melilia); Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental (Guercif); Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen); Rif (Tangier, Tetouan, W Rif, Loukkos, Tazzeka, Tsoul, Imzorène, Aknoul, Gareb)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco March - June
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Rare
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
| Magnoliopsida |
Caryophyllaceae |
Herniaria |
hirsuta |
subsp. cinerea |
Azir-n-Ismeghe (Amazigh); Daîfa; Sweîfa; Mchita (Arabe) Hernière (French) |
Herb |
Uncultivated places, fields, rubble, stony and sandy pastures of the plains and low mountains |
Data not available |
Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
All divisions of Morocco |
March |
June |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Caryophyllaceae
Genus Herniaria
Specific epithet hirsuta
subsp./var. subsp. cinerea
Vernacular name Azir-n-Ismeghe (Amazigh); Daîfa; Sweîfa; Mchita (Arabe) Hernière (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Uncultivated places, fields, rubble, stony and sandy pastures of the plains and low mountains
Altitude (masl) Data not available
Climate Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco All 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 |
Caryophyllaceae |
Minuartia |
campestris |
|
Data not available |
Herb |
Arid rocky pastures, steppes of the highlands and low mountains |
Data not available |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid |
Saharan Atlas (Maiz), High Atlas, Middle Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco (Haouz), Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental, Mountains of eastern Morocco (Guereif), Rif (Aknoul, Kert Gane) |
May |
June |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Caryophyllaceae
Genus Minuartia
Specific epithet campestris
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Data not available
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Arid rocky pastures, steppes of the highlands and low mountains
Altitude (masl) Data not available
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Atlas (Maiz), High Atlas, Middle Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco (Haouz), Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental, Mountains of eastern Morocco (Guereif), Rif (Aknoul, Kert Gane)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco May - June
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
