Santolina africana

Santolina africana belongs to the Asteraceae, a large and diverse plant family commonly known as the daisy or sunflower family. This species is part of the Santolina genus, which includes aromatic shrubs typically found in the Mediterranean region. Santolina africana is native to three North African countries: Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. It was formally described and published in 1869 by the botanists Jord. & Fourr., contributing to the taxonomic understanding of the Santolina genus. The species remains recognized within its native range and is part of the broader biodiversity of the region's flora.