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Knautia mauritanica

Knautia mauritanica Pomel
Knautia mauritanica
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Knautia mauritanica is a species in the genus Knautia, belonging to the Caprifoliaceae family. It was first described by Pomel in 1874 and is native to North Africa, specifically found in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.

Description

Knautia mauritanica is a plant species within the Caprifoliaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the honeysuckle family. This species is part of the Knautia genus, which includes several herbaceous plants. The species was first formally described in 1874 by the botanist Pomel. Its geographic range is limited to North Africa, where it occurs in the countries of Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. As with other members of the genus, it is likely a herbaceous perennial, though specific ecological and morphological details are not provided in the source data.

Distribution

Algeria · Morocco · Tunisia

Synonyms

Knautia numidicaKnautia centauroidesKnautia lanceolata

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