Article

Floristic and phytogeographic analysis of Moulay Driss Zerhoun massif (Prerif), Morocco

Authors:
Boudik S.
,
Benkhnigue O.
,
Magri N.
,
Khamar H.
,
Belahbib N.
,
Zidane L.
,
Dahmani J.
Publication: Flora Mediterranea
Pages: 47-61
Article history:
  1. Received

  2. returned for (first) revision

  3. Accepted

  4. Published online

Abstract

The region of Moulay Driss Zerhoun, located north of the city of Meknes, hosts a remarkable plant diversity. The sampling conducted in 2022, resulted in the inventory of 407 taxa belonging to 257 genera and 67 families. The objective of the present work is to proceed to the floristic analysis of the species list elaborated to facilitate the implementation of conservation strategy of natural heritage. Thus, the overall biological spectrum shows a dominance of therophytes (49.38%) over other life forms. The endemic element is well represented (8.6%). Also, the rare or threatened flora is estimated at 6.63%. The chorological spectrum indicates a significant dominance of Mediterranean species (60%).