The article presents a list of ten non-native species recently identified in cumin crops in southeastern Morocco. These include Anthemis hyalina, Anthemis scariosa, Centaurea verutum, Carduus arabicus, Cota palaestina, Cota coelopoda, Hyoscyamus pusillus, Plantago exigua, Suchtelenia szovitsiana, and Silene coniflora. At this stage, most of these species are considered occasional exotics. However, Plantago exigua stands out due to its high invasive potential, spreading beyond cultivated areas. The article also provides essential data on the morphology, identification criteria, geographical distribution, and risk assessment associated with these newly detected species.
Ref. : Homrani Bakali H., Chatelain C. & Khamar H., 2025 - New non-native species recorded in cumin crop in southeastern region of Morocco. Botany Letters, DOI : 10.1080/23818107.2025.2506559 (18 Jun).
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