Article

Euphorbia hirta (Euphorbiaceae): a new naturalized xenophyte in the vascular flora of Morocco

Authors:
Khamar H.
,
Benkhnigue O.
,
Zidane L.
Publication: Flora Mediterranea
Pages: 199-206
Article history:
  1. Published online

Abstract

The occurrence of Euphorbia hirta (Euphorbiaceae) is reported here for the first time in Morocco. It is a neophyte native to tropical and sub-tropical regions. Discriminating morphological characters, taxonomic note, photographic illustrations, as well as data on habitats and geographic distribution of the taxon in Morocco and worldwide are provided for easy identification.