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 |
Rhamnaceae |
Rhamnus |
alaternus |
|
Amlils (Amazigh); Nerprun alaterne (French) |
Shrub |
Forests and maquis of the plain and low mountains |
Up to 1600 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Anti Atlas, High Atlas (Imegdal), Middle Atlas (Tazzeka), Middle Atlantic Morocco, North Atlantic Morocco (Zerhoun), Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen), Mediterranean coast (Gareb), Rif (Tangier) |
January |
May |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Least Concern (LC) |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Rhamnaceae
Genus Rhamnus
Specific epithet alaternus
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Amlils (Amazigh); Nerprun alaterne (French)
Growth habit Shrub
Habitat Forests and maquis of the plain and low mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 1600 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas, High Atlas (Imegdal), Middle Atlas (Tazzeka), Middle Atlantic Morocco, North Atlantic Morocco (Zerhoun), Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen), Mediterranean coast (Gareb), Rif (Tangier)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco January - May
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Least Concern (LC)
Magnoliopsida |
Rhamnaceae |
Rhamnus |
alpina |
|
Nerprun des Alpes (French) |
Shrub |
Rocks of medium and high mountains |
Up to 3000 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, J Ouensa, Tifenout, Toubkal massif, Erdouz, J Ghat); Middle Atlas (Mont Hayyane, Koubbat) |
May |
June |
Data not available |
Rare |
Least Concern (LC) |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Rhamnaceae
Genus Rhamnus
Specific epithet alpina
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Nerprun des Alpes (French)
Growth habit Shrub
Habitat Rocks of medium and high mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 3000 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, J Ouensa, Tifenout, Toubkal massif, Erdouz, J Ghat); Middle Atlas (Mont Hayyane, Koubbat)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco May - June
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Rare
IUCN conservation assessment Least Concern (LC)
Magnoliopsida |
Rhamnaceae |
Rhamnus |
atlantica |
|
Admam (Amazigh); Nerprun faux lyciet (French) |
Shrub |
Forests, scrub, rocky plains and mountains |
Up to 2200 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Saharan Atlas (Mount El Kounif ), Anti Atlas (Saghro), High Atlas, Middle Atlas (Taza, Timhadit, Bekrit) |
April |
July |
Endemic to Morocco and Algeria |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Rhamnaceae
Genus Rhamnus
Specific epithet atlantica
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Admam (Amazigh); Nerprun faux lyciet (French)
Growth habit Shrub
Habitat Forests, scrub, rocky plains and mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2200 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Atlas (Mount El Kounif ), Anti Atlas (Saghro), High Atlas, Middle Atlas (Taza, Timhadit, Bekrit)
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 |
Rhamnaceae |
Rhamnus |
lycioides |
subsp. oleoides |
Admam (Amazigh); Nerprun faux lyciet (French) |
Shrub |
Forests, scrub, rocky plains and mountains |
Up to 2200 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
all divisions of morocco |
April |
July |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Rhamnaceae
Genus Rhamnus
Specific epithet lycioides
subsp./var. subsp. oleoides
Vernacular name Admam (Amazigh); Nerprun faux lyciet (French)
Growth habit Shrub
Habitat Forests, scrub, rocky plains and mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2200 m
Climate 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 April - July
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Rhamnaceae |
Ziziphus |
lotus |
|
Azouggar; Tazouggart ( French); Sedra; Zarb (Arabic); Jujubier (French) |
Shrub |
Clay plains, arid stone hillsides, steppes, desert dayas in the lowlands and low mountains |
Data not available |
Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid |
All divisions of Morocco |
May |
July |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Rhamnaceae
Genus Ziziphus
Specific epithet lotus
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Azouggar; Tazouggart ( French); Sedra; Zarb (Arabic); Jujubier (French)
Growth habit Shrub
Habitat Clay plains, arid stone hillsides, steppes, desert dayas in the lowlands and low mountains
Altitude (masl) Data not available
Climate Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid
Floristic divisions in Morocco All divisions of 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 |
Rosaceae |
Agrimonia |
eupatoria |
|
Thé des bois (French) |
Herb |
Fresh grassy valleys, scrub of the lowlands and low mountains |
Up to 1700 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Fimélil (Ait Messane)); Middle Atlas (Tazzeka); Middle Atlantic Morocco (Beni-Mllal); North Atlantic Morocco (Fes, Atlantic caost, Zerhoun); Rif (Telata de Ketama, Tanger, W Rif, (Loukkos), C Rif, Imzorène) |
May |
July |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Rosaceae
Genus Agrimonia
Specific epithet eupatoria
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Thé des bois (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Fresh grassy valleys, scrub of the lowlands and low mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 1700 m
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Fimélil (Ait Messane)); Middle Atlas (Tazzeka); Middle Atlantic Morocco (Beni-Mllal); North Atlantic Morocco (Fes, Atlantic caost, Zerhoun); Rif (Telata de Ketama, Tanger, W Rif, (Loukkos), C Rif, Imzorène)
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 |
Rosaceae |
Crataegus |
monogyna |
|
Admam (Amazigh) |
Shrub |
Forests and brush of the lowlands and the mountains
|
Up to 2200 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
all divisions of Morocco except Saharan Atlas and Saharan Morocco |
March |
May |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Least Concern (LC) |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Rosaceae
Genus Crataegus
Specific epithet monogyna
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Admam (Amazigh)
Growth habit Shrub
Habitat Forests and brush of the lowlands and the mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2200 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco all divisions of Morocco except Saharan Atlas and Saharan Morocco
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco March - May
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Least Concern (LC)
Magnoliopsida |
Rosaceae |
Rosa |
canina |
|
Tikhfert; tighrouma; Âichouch (Amazigh); Ward (Arabic); Eglantier; Rosier (Frech) |
Shrub |
Forests, bushes, rocks of the mountains |
Up to 2200 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Anti Atlas, High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Ida-ou-Tanan, Oukaimden, Jebel Timinkar (Ourika), Amezmiz, Imegdal), Middle Atlas (Azrou, vallon de Tioumliline, Zaouia Ifran, Tazzeka), North Atlantic Morocco, Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen), Rif (C Rif, Aknoul) |
April |
June |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Rosaceae
Genus Rosa
Specific epithet canina
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Tikhfert; tighrouma; Âichouch (Amazigh); Ward (Arabic); Eglantier; Rosier (Frech)
Growth habit Shrub
Habitat Forests, bushes, rocks of the mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2200 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas, High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Ida-ou-Tanan, Oukaimden, Jebel Timinkar (Ourika), Amezmiz, Imegdal), Middle Atlas (Azrou, vallon de Tioumliline, Zaouia Ifran, Tazzeka), North Atlantic Morocco, Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen), Rif (C Rif, Aknoul)
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 |
Rosaceae |
Rosa |
sempervirens |
|
Taghfart (Amazigh); Rosier toujours vert (French) |
Shrub |
Forests and fresh brush of the plain and low mountains |
Up to 1200 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Anti Atlas (from Siroua toTachokcht), High Atlas (Imegdal, Azilal, Ait Mahmed), Middle Atlas (Tazzeka), Middle Atlantic Morocco, North Atlantic Morocco (Ouezzane, Zerhoun, Mamora), Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen), Mediterranean coast (Gareb), Rif ( Tangier, W Rif) |
April |
June |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Rosaceae
Genus Rosa
Specific epithet sempervirens
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Taghfart (Amazigh); Rosier toujours vert (French)
Growth habit Shrub
Habitat Forests and fresh brush of the plain and low mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 1200 m
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas (from Siroua toTachokcht), High Atlas (Imegdal, Azilal, Ait Mahmed), Middle Atlas (Tazzeka), Middle Atlantic Morocco, North Atlantic Morocco (Ouezzane, Zerhoun, Mamora), Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen), Mediterranean coast (Gareb), Rif ( Tangier, W Rif)
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 |
Rosaceae |
Rosa |
sicula |
|
Églantier de Sicile (French) |
Shrub |
Forests, rocky pastures of middle and high mountains |
1600- 3000 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlas, Mediterranean coast, Rif |
June |
July |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Rosaceae
Genus Rosa
Specific epithet sicula
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Églantier de Sicile (French)
Growth habit Shrub
Habitat Forests, rocky pastures of middle and high mountains
Altitude (masl) 1600- 3000 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlas, Mediterranean coast, Rif
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco June - July
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Rosaceae |
Rubus |
ulmifolius |
|
Akhlij; Seroua; achder; tabgha (Amazigh); Ronce à f; d'orme (French) |
Herb |
Hedgerows and scrub wetlands, ravines and forests of the lowlands and low and medium mountains |
Up to 2000 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
All Morocco except Middle Atlas and Ms |
May |
July |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Rosaceae
Genus Rubus
Specific epithet ulmifolius
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Akhlij; Seroua; achder; tabgha (Amazigh); Ronce à f; d'orme (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Hedgerows and scrub wetlands, ravines and forests of the lowlands and low and medium mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2000 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco All Morocco except Middle Atlas and Ms
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 |
Rosaceae |
Sanguisorba |
ancistroides |
|
Burnet (English) |
Herb |
Forest clearings, limestone rocks of low and medium mountains |
Up to 2600 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Saharan Atlas (Mont Araïra); High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Taoujdad); Middle Atlas; North Atlantic Morocco (O Zireg near Sidi Abdellah, Mont Zalagh); Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen); Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental (Guercif); Mediterranean coast (Gareb); Rif (Tanger, W Rif, C Rif, Aknoul, Kert Ganc) |
April |
June |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Rosaceae
Genus Sanguisorba
Specific epithet ancistroides
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Burnet (English)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Forest clearings, limestone rocks of low and medium mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2600 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Atlas (Mont Araïra); High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Taoujdad); Middle Atlas; North Atlantic Morocco (O Zireg near Sidi Abdellah, Mont Zalagh); Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen); Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental (Guercif); Mediterranean coast (Gareb); Rif (Tanger, W Rif, C Rif, 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 |
Rosaceae |
Sanguisorba |
minor |
|
Pimprenelle (French) |
Herb |
Forests, scrub and rocks of the lowlands, low and medium mountains
|
Up to 2600 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
All divisions of Morocco except Mediterranean coast and Saharan Morocco |
April |
July |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Rosaceae
Genus Sanguisorba
Specific epithet minor
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Pimprenelle (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Forests, scrub and rocks of the lowlands, low and medium mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2600 m
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco All divisions of Morocco except Mediterranean coast and Saharan 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 |
Rubiaceae |
Asperula |
aristata |
|
Aspérule aristée (French) |
Herb |
Rocks, rocky slopes and rocky pastures of limestone and siliceous mountains |
Up to 3500 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Anti Atlas (Siroua); High Atlas (Ayachi, Aouljdid, Tizi-n-Telouet, Tarnralt, Ourika, Oukaimden); Middle Atlas (Ari Benij, Taouarit Tamokrant, Tazekka); Middle Atlantic Morocco (Souss); North Atlantic Morocco (Zaïane); Mountains of eastern Morocco (Bni Snassène); Mediterranean coast (Beni-Sicar); Rif(Aknoul, Kert Ganc) |
May |
August |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Rubiaceae
Genus Asperula
Specific epithet aristata
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Aspérule aristée (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Rocks, rocky slopes and rocky pastures of limestone and siliceous mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 3500 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas (Siroua); High Atlas (Ayachi, Aouljdid, Tizi-n-Telouet, Tarnralt, Ourika, Oukaimden); Middle Atlas (Ari Benij, Taouarit Tamokrant, Tazekka); Middle Atlantic Morocco (Souss); North Atlantic Morocco (Zaïane); Mountains of eastern Morocco (Bni Snassène); Mediterranean coast (Beni-Sicar); Rif(Aknoul, 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 |
Rubiaceae |
Asperula |
arvensis |
|
Khachna haklia (Arabic); Aspérule des champs (French) |
Herb |
Harvests, fields and stony pastures of the lowlands and low mountains |
Up to 1600 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid |
Anti Atlas; High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Demnat); Middle Atlas (Ifran, Imouzzer-du-Kandar, Zaouia d’Ifrane, Tazekka); Middle Atlantic Morocco; North Atlantic Morocco (Meknès and Fès rigion, Ouezzane, Pré-Rif); Mountains of eastern Morocco (Jerada); Mediterranean coast (Gareb); Rif (Aknoul, W Rif, Kert Ganc) |
March |
May |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Rubiaceae
Genus Asperula
Specific epithet arvensis
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Khachna haklia (Arabic); Aspérule des champs (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Harvests, fields and stony pastures of the lowlands and low mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 1600 m
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas; High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Demnat); Middle Atlas (Ifran, Imouzzer-du-Kandar, Zaouia d’Ifrane, Tazekka); Middle Atlantic Morocco; North Atlantic Morocco (Meknès and Fès rigion, Ouezzane, Pré-Rif); Mountains of eastern Morocco (Jerada); Mediterranean coast (Gareb); Rif (Aknoul, W Rif, Kert Ganc)
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 |
Rubiaceae |
Asperula |
hirsuta |
|
Aspérule (French) |
Herb |
Dry hillsides, scrub, clear forests and pastures of the lowlands and mountains |
Up to 2400 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Saharan Atlas; Anti Atlas; High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Toufsirine (Reraïa), Imminen, Between Tahnaout and Oukaimden, Ourika, Tizi-n-Chiker); Middle Atlas (Azrou, Tazzeka); Middle Atlantic Morocco (Jbelète); North Atlantic Morocco (O Djedida, near Fes, Ouezzane, Zerhoun, Pré-Rif); Plains and plateaus of Morocco
oriental (Basse Moulouya, Guercif); Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen); Mediterranean coast (Targuist, Gareb); Rif (Mont Gourougou, W Rif, C Rif, Aknoul, Imzorène, Kert Ganc, ) |
April |
July |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Rubiaceae
Genus Asperula
Specific epithet hirsuta
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Aspérule (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Dry hillsides, scrub, clear forests and pastures of the lowlands and mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2400 m
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Atlas; Anti Atlas; High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Toufsirine (Reraïa), Imminen, Between Tahnaout and Oukaimden, Ourika, Tizi-n-Chiker); Middle Atlas (Azrou, Tazzeka); Middle Atlantic Morocco (Jbelète); North Atlantic Morocco (O Djedida, near Fes, Ouezzane, Zerhoun, Pré-Rif); Plains and plateaus of Morocco
oriental (Basse Moulouya, Guercif); Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen); Mediterranean coast (Targuist, Gareb); Rif (Mont Gourougou, W Rif, C Rif, Aknoul, Imzorène, 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 |
Rubiaceae |
Galium |
acuminatum |
|
Gaillet (French) |
Herb |
Rocky limestone and siliceous mountains, descends on the gravels of the rivers, |
1000- 2400 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid |
Anti Atlas (between Tagmoute and Igherm, Siroua, Saghro), High Atlas (Seksaoua, Goundafa, Rherhaya,Ourika, Mesfioua, Glaoua, Imegdal) |
May |
July |
Endemic to Morocco |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Rubiaceae
Genus Galium
Specific epithet acuminatum
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Gaillet (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Rocky limestone and siliceous mountains, descends on the gravels of the rivers,
Altitude (masl) 1000- 2400 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas (between Tagmoute and Igherm, Siroua, Saghro), High Atlas (Seksaoua, Goundafa, Rherhaya,Ourika, Mesfioua, Glaoua, Imegdal)
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 |
Rubiaceae |
Galium |
parisiense |
|
Jmmar (Arabic); Gaillet divariqué; Gaillet d'Angleterre (French) |
Herb |
Clear forests, stony pastures, rock gardens from the plains to the mid-mountains |
Up to 2500 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco, North Atlantic Morocco, Mountains of eastern Morocco Mediterranean coast, Rif |
April |
July |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Rubiaceae
Genus Galium
Specific epithet parisiense
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Jmmar (Arabic); Gaillet divariqué; Gaillet d'Angleterre (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Clear forests, stony pastures, rock gardens from the plains to the mid-mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2500 m
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas, 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 April - July
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Rubiaceae |
Galium |
pumilum |
|
Gaillet en ombelle (French) |
Herb |
Rocky lawns and rocky areas of the mountains |
Up to 3400 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Anti Atlas (Igherm: Mont Imegdaluoun ), Middle Atlas (Ari Hayan, Tichchoukt, Bou Iblane, Bou Nacer, Khneg Merhzoul), High Atlas (Aouljdid, Tizi-n-Inouzzen, Imegdal ) |
June |
August |
Data not available |
Rare |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Rubiaceae
Genus Galium
Specific epithet pumilum
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Gaillet en ombelle (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Rocky lawns and rocky areas of the mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 3400 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas (Igherm: Mont Imegdaluoun ), Middle Atlas (Ari Hayan, Tichchoukt, Bou Iblane, Bou Nacer, Khneg Merhzoul), High Atlas (Aouljdid, Tizi-n-Inouzzen, Imegdal )
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco June - August
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Rare
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Rubiaceae |
Galium |
setaceum |
|
Gaillet à feuilles sétacées (French) |
Herb |
Rocks and arid stony places of the lowlands and mountains |
Up to 2093 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Saharan Atlas (Bou Saada, Biskra); Anti Atlas (Col du Kerdouss); High Atlas (Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlas (Tafoughalte); Middle Atlantic Morocco (Bni-Mesquine, Marrakech); North Atlantic Morocco (Zerhoun, Pré-Rif, Maâmora); Mountains of eastern Morocco (Bni-Snassen); Mediterranean coast (Zaio, Gareb); Rif (kert Ganc) |
March |
May |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Rubiaceae
Genus Galium
Specific epithet setaceum
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Gaillet à feuilles sétacées (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Rocks and arid stony places of the lowlands and mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2093 m
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Atlas (Bou Saada, Biskra); Anti Atlas (Col du Kerdouss); High Atlas (Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlas (Tafoughalte); Middle Atlantic Morocco (Bni-Mesquine, Marrakech); North Atlantic Morocco (Zerhoun, Pré-Rif, Maâmora); Mountains of eastern Morocco (Bni-Snassen); Mediterranean coast (Zaio, Gareb); Rif (kert Ganc)
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 |
Rubiaceae |
Galium |
tricornutum |
|
Gaillet à trois cornes (French) |
Herb |
Cultivated fields, dry fields of the lowlands and low and medium mountains
|
Up to 1900 m |
Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Anti Atlas; High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Tamanit (Reraïa)); Middle Atlas (Zaouia d’Ifrane, Tazekka); Middle Atlantic Morocco(Haouz, Senhaja, Tadla); North Atlantic Morocco (Zerhoun); Plains and plateaus of Morocco
oriental (basse Moulouya, Guercif); Mountains of eastern Morocco (Bni-Snassene); Mediterranean coast (Targuist, Zaio); Rif ( Aknoul, W Rif, C Rif, Kert Ganc) |
March |
June |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Rubiaceae
Genus Galium
Specific epithet tricornutum
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Gaillet à trois cornes (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Cultivated fields, dry fields of the lowlands and low and medium mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 1900 m
Climate Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas; High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Tamanit (Reraïa)); Middle Atlas (Zaouia d’Ifrane, Tazekka); Middle Atlantic Morocco(Haouz, Senhaja, Tadla); North Atlantic Morocco (Zerhoun); Plains and plateaus of Morocco
oriental (basse Moulouya, Guercif); Mountains of eastern Morocco (Bni-Snassene); Mediterranean coast (Targuist, Zaio); Rif ( Aknoul, W Rif, C Rif, 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 |
Rubiaceae |
Galium |
verticillatum |
|
Gaillet verticillé (French) |
Herb |
Clear forests, stony pastures, low and medium mountains |
up to 2400 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
High Atlas, Middle Atlas ( Tazzeka), Mountains of eastern Morocco (Bni Snassène), Mediterranean coast (Gareb), Rif (Ankoul, Mount Krâa) |
May |
July |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Rubiaceae
Genus Galium
Specific epithet verticillatum
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Gaillet verticillé (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Clear forests, stony pastures, low and medium mountains
Altitude (masl) up to 2400 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas, Middle Atlas ( Tazzeka), Mountains of eastern Morocco (Bni Snassène), Mediterranean coast (Gareb), Rif (Ankoul, Mount Krâa)
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 |
Rubiaceae |
Galium |
verum |
|
Kach lafrache; Baklat allban (Arabic); Gaillet jaune; caille-lait (French) |
Herb |
Fresh grassy places, water's edge |
Up to 1800 m |
Semi-arid |
High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Seksaoua); North Atlantic Morocco (Meknès region, Zerhoun) |
May |
July |
Data not available |
Very rare |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Rubiaceae
Genus Galium
Specific epithet verum
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Kach lafrache; Baklat allban (Arabic); Gaillet jaune; caille-lait (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Fresh grassy places, water's edge
Altitude (masl) Up to 1800 m
Climate Semi-arid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Seksaoua); North Atlantic Morocco (Meknès region, Zerhoun)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco May - July
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Very rare
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Rubiaceae |
Rubia |
peregrina |
|
Ouaouaroubia; taghmit (Amazigh); fouaoua; taroubia (Arabic); Garance (French) |
Herb |
Forests, hedges, woods, brush of the lowlands and mountains |
Up to 2000 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Toufsirine, Tamanit (Reraïa)); Middle Atlas (Azrou); Middle Atlantic Morocco (Dérouate, Frouga, Freita, Oulad-Fredj, Bni-Mesquin, Rehamna, Marrakech); North Atlantic Morocco (Fez, Rabat, Pré-Rif); Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen); Mediterranean coast; Rif (Kert Gane) |
April |
July |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Rubiaceae
Genus Rubia
Specific epithet peregrina
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Ouaouaroubia; taghmit (Amazigh); fouaoua; taroubia (Arabic); Garance (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Forests, hedges, woods, brush of the lowlands and mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2000 m
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Toufsirine, Tamanit (Reraïa)); Middle Atlas (Azrou); Middle Atlantic Morocco (Dérouate, Frouga, Freita, Oulad-Fredj, Bni-Mesquin, Rehamna, Marrakech); North Atlantic Morocco (Fez, Rabat, Pré-Rif); Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen); Mediterranean coast; Rif (Kert Gane)
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 |
Rubiaceae |
Rubia |
tinctorum |
|
Tarûbiya (Amazigh); Foua; Fuwwa (Arabic); Garance (French) |
Subshrub |
Cultivated and subspontaneous |
Up to 1575 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
High Atlas (Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlas (Ras el Ma, Aguelmane Azouggouarh); Rif (Rif centro-occidental) |
May |
June |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Rubiaceae
Genus Rubia
Specific epithet tinctorum
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Tarûbiya (Amazigh); Foua; Fuwwa (Arabic); Garance (French)
Growth habit Subshrub
Habitat Cultivated and subspontaneous
Altitude (masl) Up to 1575 m
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas (Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlas (Ras el Ma, Aguelmane Azouggouarh); Rif (Rif centro-occidental)
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 |
Rubiaceae |
Sherardia |
arvensis |
|
Rubéole; Fausse aspérule (French) |
Herb |
Uncultivated fields, grassy places of the plain and low mountains |
Up to 1400 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Most floristic divisions of Morocco |
February |
June |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Rubiaceae
Genus Sherardia
Specific epithet arvensis
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Rubéole; Fausse aspérule (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Uncultivated fields, grassy places of the plain and low mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 1400 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 February - June
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Rutaceae |
Ruta |
chalepensis |
|
L-fïjel; Âwermî (Amazigh); Rue de Chalep (French) |
Herb |
Clear forests, dry uncultivated hillsides, rocks, in the plain and the mountains |
Up to 2300 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid |
High Atlas (Telet-n-Yacoub, Imegdal), Middle Atlantic Morocco, North Atlantic Morocco, Mountains of eastern Morocco (Bni Snassène) Rif (Tangier) |
March |
June |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Rutaceae
Genus Ruta
Specific epithet chalepensis
subsp./var.
Vernacular name L-fïjel; Âwermî (Amazigh); Rue de Chalep (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Clear forests, dry uncultivated hillsides, rocks, in the plain and the mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2300 m
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas (Telet-n-Yacoub, Imegdal), Middle Atlantic Morocco, North Atlantic Morocco, Mountains of eastern Morocco (Bni Snassène) Rif (Tangier)
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 |
Rutaceae |
Ruta |
montana |
|
L-fïjel; Âwermî (Amazigh); Rue sauvage (French) |
Herb |
Clear forests, Rocky mountain and pastures |
700- 2000 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlas (Tazzeka), Middle Atlantic Morocco (Jebilete et Rehamna), North Atlantic Morocco ( Zerhoun), Plains and plateaus of Morocco
oriental, Mountains of eastern Morocco, Mediterranean coast (Gareb), Rif (Targuist, Ankoul, Kert Ganc) |
May |
July |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Rutaceae
Genus Ruta
Specific epithet montana
subsp./var.
Vernacular name L-fïjel; Âwermî (Amazigh); Rue sauvage (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Clear forests, Rocky mountain and pastures
Altitude (masl) 700- 2000 m
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlas (Tazzeka), Middle Atlantic Morocco (Jebilete et Rehamna), North Atlantic Morocco ( Zerhoun), Plains and plateaus of Morocco
oriental, Mountains of eastern Morocco, Mediterranean coast (Gareb), Rif (Targuist, Ankoul, Kert Ganc)
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 |
Salicaceae |
Populus |
alba |
|
Safsaf; Al Haour (Arabic); Peuplier blanc (French) |
Tree |
Riversides, wet places of the plain and low mountains |
Data not available |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Saharan Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco, North Atlantic Morocco (Loukkos, Atlantic coast), Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen), Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental, Mediterranean coast (Imzorène, Gareb), Rif (W Rif, C Rif, Targuist, Ankoul) |
February |
April |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Least Concern (LC) |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Salicaceae
Genus Populus
Specific epithet alba
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Safsaf; Al Haour (Arabic); Peuplier blanc (French)
Growth habit Tree
Habitat Riversides, wet places of the plain and low mountains
Altitude (masl) Data not available
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco, North Atlantic Morocco (Loukkos, Atlantic coast), Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen), Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental, Mediterranean coast (Imzorène, Gareb), Rif (W Rif, C Rif, Targuist, Ankoul)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco February - April
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Least Concern (LC)
Magnoliopsida |
Salicaceae |
Populus |
nigra |
|
Safsaf; Al Haour (Arabic); Peuplier noir (French) |
Tree |
Waterfront, especially in the mountains |
Up to 2100 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Saharan Morocco, Anti Atlas (Saghro, Iknioune), High Atlas, Middle Atlas (Tazzeka), North Atlantic Morocco, Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen), Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental, Mediterranean coast (Gareb), Rif (W Rif, C Rif, Targuist, Aknoul) |
March |
April |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Data Deficient (DD) |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Salicaceae
Genus Populus
Specific epithet nigra
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Safsaf; Al Haour (Arabic); Peuplier noir (French)
Growth habit Tree
Habitat Waterfront, especially in the mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2100 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Morocco, Anti Atlas (Saghro, Iknioune), High Atlas, Middle Atlas (Tazzeka), North Atlantic Morocco, Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen), Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental, Mediterranean coast (Gareb), Rif (W Rif, C Rif, Targuist, Aknoul)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco March - April
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Data Deficient (DD)
Magnoliopsida |
Salicaceae |
Salix |
alba |
|
Safsaf (Arabic); Saule (French) |
Tree |
Wet places, margins of lakes and rivers ,streams, wet hollows and ditches |
Up to 3100 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid |
High Atlas (Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlas (Oued Beni-Mansour, Dayat Aoua); North Atlantic Morocco (Zerhoun, (Maâmora)); Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen); Mediterranean coast (Targuist); Rif (Tanger, W Rif, Loukkos, Imzorène) |
March |
April |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Least Concern (LC) |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Salicaceae
Genus Salix
Specific epithet alba
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Safsaf (Arabic); Saule (French)
Growth habit Tree
Habitat Wet places, margins of lakes and rivers ,streams, wet hollows and ditches
Altitude (masl) Up to 3100 m
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas (Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlas (Oued Beni-Mansour, Dayat Aoua); North Atlantic Morocco (Zerhoun, (Maâmora)); Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen); Mediterranean coast (Targuist); Rif (Tanger, W Rif, Loukkos, Imzorène)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco March - April
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Least Concern (LC)
Magnoliopsida |
Salicaceae |
Salix |
pedicellata |
|
Saule Pédicellé (French) |
Shrub |
Banks of rivers, wet places, lowlands and mountains |
Up to 1900 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
All divisions of Morocco except Saharan Morocco |
February |
April |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Least Concern (LC) |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Salicaceae
Genus Salix
Specific epithet pedicellata
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Saule Pédicellé (French)
Growth habit Shrub
Habitat Banks of rivers, wet places, lowlands and mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 1900 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco All divisions of Morocco except Saharan Morocco
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco February - April
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Least Concern (LC)
Magnoliopsida |
Salicaceae |
Salix |
purpurea |
|
Safsaf ourjouani (Arabic); l’Osier rouge (French) |
Shrub |
Wet soils along river banks, streams, woodland margins, marshes and fens
|
Up to 2500 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Anti Atlas; High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Ourika); Middle Atlas (Bords du Guigou à Timhadit); Middle Atlantic Morocco; North Atlantic Morocco (Env de Fès); Mediterranean coast (Targuist); Rif (Beni-Musa, Imasinen, Telata de Ketama, Tanger, W Rif, C Rif, Aknoul, Imzorène, Kert Ganc) |
March |
April |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Least Concern (LC) |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Salicaceae
Genus Salix
Specific epithet purpurea
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Safsaf ourjouani (Arabic); l’Osier rouge (French)
Growth habit Shrub
Habitat Wet soils along river banks, streams, woodland margins, marshes and fens
Altitude (masl) Up to 2500 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas; High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Ourika); Middle Atlas (Bords du Guigou à Timhadit); Middle Atlantic Morocco; North Atlantic Morocco (Env de Fès); Mediterranean coast (Targuist); Rif (Beni-Musa, Imasinen, Telata de Ketama, Tanger, W Rif, C Rif, Aknoul, Imzorène, Kert Ganc)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco March - April
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Least Concern (LC)
Magnoliopsida |
Santalaceae |
Osyris |
lanceolata |
|
Boulila; Merghata (Arabic) |
Shrub |
Limestone rocks, scrub of the plain and low mountains, especially in callitriaies and arganiaies |
Up to 2300 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Oceanic Ms, Anti Atlas (monts of Ifni), High Atlas, Middle Atlas (Tazzeka), Middle Atlantic Morocco, North Atlantic Morocco, Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen,Mediterranean coast (Imzrène, Gareb), Rif |
March |
April |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Least Concern (LC) |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Santalaceae
Genus Osyris
Specific epithet lanceolata
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Boulila; Merghata (Arabic)
Growth habit Shrub
Habitat Limestone rocks, scrub of the plain and low mountains, especially in callitriaies and arganiaies
Altitude (masl) Up to 2300 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Oceanic Ms, Anti Atlas (monts of Ifni), High Atlas, Middle Atlas (Tazzeka), Middle Atlantic Morocco, North Atlantic Morocco, Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen,Mediterranean coast (Imzrène, Gareb), Rif
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco March - April
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Least Concern (LC)
Magnoliopsida |
Santalaceae |
Viscum |
cruciatum |
|
Lendjbar; Assemmoum-Ouchène; Boutchakh (Amazigh); |
Shrub |
Forests, scrub, parasite on Cratœgus, Ilex and Fraxinus, low and medium mountains |
Up to 1964 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Saharan Atlas; Anti Atlas (Saghro); High Atlas (Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlas (Azrou, Aguelmam Afenourir, Ifran, Aguelmane Azouggouarh, Ras-el-Ma); North Atlantic Morocco; Plains and plateaus of Morocco
oriental; Mediterranean coast (Targuist); Rif (W Rif, C Rif, Aknoul, Imzorène) |
April |
May |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Santalaceae
Genus Viscum
Specific epithet cruciatum
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Lendjbar; Assemmoum-Ouchène; Boutchakh (Amazigh);
Growth habit Shrub
Habitat Forests, scrub, parasite on Cratœgus, Ilex and Fraxinus, low and medium mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 1964 m
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Atlas; Anti Atlas (Saghro); High Atlas (Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlas (Azrou, Aguelmam Afenourir, Ifran, Aguelmane Azouggouarh, Ras-el-Ma); North Atlantic Morocco; Plains and plateaus of Morocco
oriental; Mediterranean coast (Targuist); Rif (W Rif, C Rif, Aknoul, Imzorène)
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 |
Scrophulariaceae |
Scrophularia |
laevigata |
|
Rubéole; Fausse aspérule (French) |
Herb |
Shaded rocks, forests and scrub of low and medium mountains |
Data not available |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
High Atlas (Imegdal), MA(Tazzeka), Middle Atlantic Morocco, North Atlantic Morocco (Zehroun), Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen), Mediterranean coast (Imzorène, Gareb), Rif (W Rif, C Rif, Targuist, Ankoul, Mellilia, Chaouan, Beni-Hosmar) |
April |
July |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Scrophulariaceae
Genus Scrophularia
Specific epithet laevigata
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Rubéole; Fausse aspérule (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Shaded rocks, forests and scrub of low and medium mountains
Altitude (masl) Data not available
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas (Imegdal), MA(Tazzeka), Middle Atlantic Morocco, North Atlantic Morocco (Zehroun), Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen), Mediterranean coast (Imzorène, Gareb), Rif (W Rif, C Rif, Targuist, Ankoul, Mellilia, Chaouan, Beni-Hosmar)
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 |
Scrophulariaceae |
Verbascum |
hookerianum |
|
Data not available |
Herb |
Clear forests, rocky gardens and pastures, limestone and siliceous mountains |
900-3100 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Anti Atlas (Siroua), High Atlas |
May |
June |
Endemic to Morocco |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Scrophulariaceae
Genus Verbascum
Specific epithet hookerianum
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Data not available
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Clear forests, rocky gardens and pastures, limestone and siliceous mountains
Altitude (masl) 900-3100 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas (Siroua), High Atlas
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 |
Scrophulariaceae |
Verbascum |
tetrandrum |
|
Bossir; Bosfir; Adan doub (Arabe) |
Subshrub |
Mountain rockeries |
Up to 2260 m |
Semi-arid |
Anti Atlas (Tazeroualte); High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Tizi-n-Tichka) |
May |
June |
Endemic to Morocco |
Very rare |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Scrophulariaceae
Genus Verbascum
Specific epithet tetrandrum
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Bossir; Bosfir; Adan doub (Arabe)
Growth habit Subshrub
Habitat Mountain rockeries
Altitude (masl) Up to 2260 m
Climate Semi-arid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Anti Atlas (Tazeroualte); High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Tizi-n-Tichka)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco May - June
Endemism Endemic to Morocco
Rarity Very rare
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Solanaceae |
Datura |
stramonium |
|
Waylilo (Amazigh); Stramoine; Dautra piquant (French) |
Herb |
Cultures, rubble; formerly introduced and naturalized Nitrophile |
Data not available |
Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid |
Most floristic divisions of Morocco |
April |
September |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Solanaceae
Genus Datura
Specific epithet stramonium
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Waylilo (Amazigh); Stramoine; Dautra piquant (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Cultures, rubble; formerly introduced and naturalized Nitrophile
Altitude (masl) Data not available
Climate Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Most floristic divisions of Morocco
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 |
Solanaceae |
Hyoscyamus |
albus |
|
Choukrène; Sikran (Arabic); Jusquiame (French) |
Herb |
Debris, cultivated places, old walls, limestone rocks, edges of the roads
|
Up to 2220 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
High Atlas (Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlas (Zaouia d’Ifrane, between Mrirt and Aïn Leuh); Middle Atlantic Morocco (Aguedal around Marrakech); North Atlantic Morocco ((Côte Atlantique), (Pré-Rif)); Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental; Mountains of eastern Morocco; Mediterranean coast (Targuist, Gareb); Rif ((Tanger), W Rif, Loukkos, Tsoul, Imzorène) |
March |
July |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Solanaceae
Genus Hyoscyamus
Specific epithet albus
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Choukrène; Sikran (Arabic); Jusquiame (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Debris, cultivated places, old walls, limestone rocks, edges of the roads
Altitude (masl) Up to 2220 m
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas (Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlas (Zaouia d’Ifrane, between Mrirt and Aïn Leuh); Middle Atlantic Morocco (Aguedal around Marrakech); North Atlantic Morocco ((Côte Atlantique), (Pré-Rif)); Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental; Mountains of eastern Morocco; Mediterranean coast (Targuist, Gareb); Rif ((Tanger), W Rif, Loukkos, Tsoul, Imzorène)
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 |
Solanaceae |
Hyoscyamus |
niger |
|
Waylilo (Amazigh); Jusquiame noire (French) |
Herb |
Crops and rubble; lowlands, low and medium mountains;
nitrophilous |
Data not available |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
High Atlas, Middle Atlas, North Atlantic Morocco (Aïn Cheggag, Fez) Mediterranean coast, Rif |
March |
July |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Solanaceae
Genus Hyoscyamus
Specific epithet niger
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Waylilo (Amazigh); Jusquiame noire (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Crops and rubble; lowlands, low and medium mountains;
nitrophilous
Altitude (masl) Data not available
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas, Middle Atlas, North Atlantic Morocco (Aïn Cheggag, Fez) Mediterranean coast, Rif
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 |
Solanaceae |
Lycium |
intricatum |
|
Amsed; Awsej; Ghardej (Amazigh); Lyciet (French) |
Shrub |
Undergrowth of plains and low arid mountains, coastal cliffs and steppes |
Up to 1500 m |
Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid |
Saharan Morocco, Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco ( Haouz), North Atlantic Morocco, Plains and plateaus of Morocco
oriental, Mountains of eastern Morocco (Bni Snassène), Mediterranean coast (Imzorène, Gareb), Rif |
March |
June |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Solanaceae
Genus Lycium
Specific epithet intricatum
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Amsed; Awsej; Ghardej (Amazigh); Lyciet (French)
Growth habit Shrub
Habitat Undergrowth of plains and low arid mountains, coastal cliffs and steppes
Altitude (masl) Up to 1500 m
Climate Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Morocco, Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco ( Haouz), North Atlantic Morocco, Plains and plateaus of Morocco
oriental, Mountains of eastern Morocco (Bni Snassène), Mediterranean coast (Imzorène, Gareb), 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 |
Solanaceae |
Solanum |
americanum |
|
Adil n-wuchen (Amazigh); Aneb eddib (Arabic); Morelle noire (French); |
Herb |
Rubble, rocks, cultivated fields, arable lands, lowlands, low and medium mountains
|
Up to 2000 m |
Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Saharan Morocco oceanic; Anti Atlas; High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Asni (Reraïa), Fimélil (Ait Messane), Tamatert, Arround); Middle Atlas; Middle Atlantic Morocco (Marrakech, Haouz, Tadla); North Atlantic Morocco (Gharb, Meknès, Rabat, Salé, (Côte Atlantique), Maâmora, Zerhoun); Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental; Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen); Mediterranean coast (Muluya, Targuist, (Gareb)); Rif (Tanger, W Rif, C Rif, Imzorène) |
March |
September |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Solanaceae
Genus Solanum
Specific epithet americanum
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Adil n-wuchen (Amazigh); Aneb eddib (Arabic); Morelle noire (French);
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Rubble, rocks, cultivated fields, arable lands, lowlands, low and medium mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2000 m
Climate Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Morocco oceanic; Anti Atlas; High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Asni (Reraïa), Fimélil (Ait Messane), Tamatert, Arround); Middle Atlas; Middle Atlantic Morocco (Marrakech, Haouz, Tadla); North Atlantic Morocco (Gharb, Meknès, Rabat, Salé, (Côte Atlantique), Maâmora, Zerhoun); Plains and plateaus of Morocco oriental; Mountains of eastern Morocco (Beni-Snassen); Mediterranean coast (Muluya, Targuist, (Gareb)); Rif (Tanger, W Rif, C Rif, Imzorène)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco March - September
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Solanaceae |
Solanum |
elaeagnifolium |
|
Morelle jaune (French) |
Herb |
Roadsides, crop weed, lowlands and low mountains |
Up to 2070 m |
Arid; Semi-arid |
High Atlas (Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlas (Tanout Pass, Oum- Er-Bia); Middle Atlantic Morocco (Tadla region); North Atlantic Morocco (between Karia Aouda and Ouezzane) |
May |
June |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Solanaceae
Genus Solanum
Specific epithet elaeagnifolium
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Morelle jaune (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Roadsides, crop weed, lowlands and low mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2070 m
Climate Arid; Semi-arid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas (Ait M’hamed); Middle Atlas (Tanout Pass, Oum- Er-Bia); Middle Atlantic Morocco (Tadla region); North Atlantic Morocco (between Karia Aouda and Ouezzane)
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 |
Solanaceae |
Solanum |
nigrum |
var. villosum |
Maticha nigran (Amazigh) |
Herb |
rubble, rocks, crops; lowlands, low and medium mountains |
Up to 2440 m |
Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
High Atlas (Imegdal), Middle Atlas (Tazekka), North Atlantic Morocco (Atlantic coast, Loukkos, Zerhoun), Mediterranean coast (Imzorène, Gareb), R (Tangier, W Rif, Ankoul, High ouerrha) |
January |
December |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Solanaceae
Genus Solanum
Specific epithet nigrum
subsp./var. var. villosum
Vernacular name Maticha nigran (Amazigh)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat rubble, rocks, crops; lowlands, low and medium mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 2440 m
Climate Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas (Imegdal), Middle Atlas (Tazekka), North Atlantic Morocco (Atlantic coast, Loukkos, Zerhoun), Mediterranean coast (Imzorène, Gareb), R (Tangier, W Rif, Ankoul, High ouerrha)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco January - December
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Solanaceae |
Withania |
frutescens |
|
Tiniwte; Ali Amallal; Tilermte (Amazigh); Chajara el-hbila (Arabic) |
Shrub |
Clear forests, undergrowth of the plain and low mountains |
Up to 1400 m |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
Most floristic divisions of Morocco |
March |
November |
:endemic to Morocco, Algeria and the Canary Islands |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Solanaceae
Genus Withania
Specific epithet frutescens
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Tiniwte; Ali Amallal; Tilermte (Amazigh); Chajara el-hbila (Arabic)
Growth habit Shrub
Habitat Clear forests, undergrowth of the plain and low mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 1400 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 - November
Endemism :endemic to Morocco, Algeria and the Canary Islands
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Tamaricaceae |
Tamarix |
gallica |
|
Ammache (Amazigh) |
Tree |
Edges of streams, wet places, coastline |
Data not available |
Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid |
High Atlas ( Imegdal), to be confirmed in other floristic divisions |
March |
November |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Least Concern (LC) |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Tamaricaceae
Genus Tamarix
Specific epithet gallica
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Ammache (Amazigh)
Growth habit Tree
Habitat Edges of streams, wet places, coastline
Altitude (masl) Data not available
Climate Arid; Semi-arid; Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas ( Imegdal), to be confirmed in other floristic divisions
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco March - November
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Least Concern (LC)
Magnoliopsida |
Thymelaeaceae |
Thymelaea |
putorioides |
|
Data not available |
Shrub |
Limestone rocks of medium and high mountains |
Up to 3400 m |
Subhumid; Humid |
High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Valley of Tessaout near d'Ait Atta, Mont Maagal, Massif of Mgoun) |
June |
August |
Endemic to Morocco |
Very rare |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Thymelaeaceae
Genus Thymelaea
Specific epithet putorioides
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Data not available
Growth habit Shrub
Habitat Limestone rocks of medium and high mountains
Altitude (masl) Up to 3400 m
Climate Subhumid; Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas (Ait M’hamed, Valley of Tessaout near d'Ait Atta, Mont Maagal, Massif of Mgoun)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco June - August
Endemism Endemic to Morocco
Rarity Very rare
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated
Magnoliopsida |
Thymelaeaceae |
Daphne |
laureola |
|
Lili oudrar; Walidrar (Amazigh) |
Shrub |
Forests and rocky wet mountain |
800- 3000 m |
Humid |
High Atlas, Middle Atlas (Tazzeka), Mediterranean coast, Rif (Targuist, Ankoul, Kert Ganc, Mounts Beni-Hosmar) |
March |
June |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Thymelaeaceae
Genus Daphne
Specific epithet laureola
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Lili oudrar; Walidrar (Amazigh)
Growth habit Shrub
Habitat Forests and rocky wet mountain
Altitude (masl) 800- 3000 m
Climate Humid
Floristic divisions in Morocco High Atlas, Middle Atlas (Tazzeka), Mediterranean coast, Rif (Targuist, Ankoul, Kert Ganc, Mounts Beni-Hosmar)
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 |
Urticaceae |
Forsskaolea |
tenacissima |
|
Talrmet; Lassik (Amazigh); Forsskaolée à feuilles tenues (French) |
Herb |
Rocks and rocky steppe |
Up to 1560 m |
Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid; |
Saharan Morocco, Saharan Atlas, Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco (Jbel Tilda, Chichaoua, Douar bourial, Tekna, Jbilète) |
April |
October |
Data not available |
Not evaluated |
Not evaluated |
Taxonomic group Magnoliopsida
Family Urticaceae
Genus Forsskaolea
Specific epithet tenacissima
subsp./var.
Vernacular name Talrmet; Lassik (Amazigh); Forsskaolée à feuilles tenues (French)
Growth habit Herb
Habitat Rocks and rocky steppe
Altitude (masl) Up to 1560 m
Climate Saharan; Arid; Semi-arid;
Floristic divisions in Morocco Saharan Morocco, Saharan Atlas, Anti Atlas, High Atlas, Middle Atlantic Morocco (Jbel Tilda, Chichaoua, Douar bourial, Tekna, Jbilète)
Beginning of flowering period in Morocco / End of flowering period in Morocco April - October
Endemism Data not available
Rarity Not evaluated
IUCN conservation assessment Not evaluated