Galinsoga parviflora (Asteraceae): A new alien species recorded in Morocco
Galinsoga parviflora (Asteraceae): A new alien species recorded in Morocco
Native to America, Galinsoga parviflora Cav. was recently discovered in Morocco for the first time, marking a further extension of its range. The species was identified as a naturalized species in the North Atlantic Morocco floristical division during botanical prospections carried out between 2022 and 2025. The morphological characters, geographical coordinates, habitat, and ecology of this species are described in this work.
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