Achyranthes Argentea – A Rare and Endemic Algerian Wildflowers

Taxonomy:
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Algeria has a rich diversity of native flora, from Algerian wild flowers to hardy Algerian desert plants. Among its most fascinating species is Achyranthes argentea, a rare and endemic plant of Algeria that thrives in the north regions.
Synonym:
Achyranthes Aspera var.sicula
- Achyranthes Argentea
- Achyranthes Argentea var. viridescens
- Achyranthes Aspera f. suffruticosa
- Achyranthes Aspera var.argentea
How to
identify it?
Achyranthes argentea is a rare, endemic plant species found exclusively in Algeria. It belongs to the Amaranthaceae family and is characterized by its silvery-green foliage and small, clustered flowers. This Algerian native plant is found in rocky and sandy regions, particularly in the Tell Atlas and Saharan Atlas mountains. As part of Algeria’s plant biodiversity, it plays a crucial role in stabilizing desert soils.
Key Features
Growth Form: Low-growing perennial herb.
Leaves: Silvery-green, covered in fine hairs (an adaptation to Algeria’s arid climate).
Flowers: Small, clustered spikes in pale pink or white.
Type
Of Plant |
Life
Cycle |
Height |
Flowering
Time |
Altitude |
Herbs |
Perennial-Annual |
50 to 90 cm |
March to June |
150 m-1200m |
Mediterranean |
Edible |
Color |
Abundance |
Toxicity |
Yes-rare |
|
Silvery-white |
Non Common |
No |
Other
Common Name:
Arabic |
Berber/Targui |
English |
French |
Other Name |
dhil Elfar |
Unknown |
Devile's horsewhip |
Queue de rat |
prickly-chaff flower,abrojo rabo de gato |
Related species:
Achyranthes aspera
- Achyranthes robusta
- Achyranthes aspera var. simplexe
- Achyranthes aspera var. indica
Achyranthes aspera var.rubrofusca
- Achyranthes rubrofusca
Achyranthes aspera var. aspera
- Achyranthes obtusifolia
- Achyranthes aspera var. obtusifolia
Achyranthes aspera var .pubscens
- Achyranthes aspera var .fruticosa
- Achyranthes aspera var .procera
- Achyranthes aspera var .virgata
- Achyranthes fruticosa var .pubscens
Achyranthes aspera var .sicula
- Achyranthes Argentea
- Achyranthes Argentea var.viridescens
- Achyranthesa spera var.argentea
- Achyranthes
aspera f.suffruticosa
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