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Matthiola maroccana

Matthiola maroccana Coss.
Matthiola maroccana
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Matthiola maroccana is a species in the genus Matthiola, belonging to the family Brassicaceae. It was first described in 1880 by Coss. This plant is native to North Africa, where it is found in Algeria, Mauritania, Morocco, and Western Sahara.

Description

Matthiola maroccana is a member of the Brassicaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the mustard family. The species is part of the genus Matthiola, which includes a number of aromatic flowering plants. This species is geographically restricted to parts of North Africa, specifically Algeria, Mauritania, Morocco, and Western Sahara. It was first published in 1880 by the botanist Coss., who formally described it as a new species.

Distribution

Algeria · Mauritania · Morocco · Western Sahara

Synonyms

Triceras maroccanum

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