Botanical features of the Algerian Sahara

by William Austin Cannon

Fig. 58. Vegetation of the reg. desert, about 25km. north of Ouargla. Ephedra and Retama are the leading species of the area a spreading dune.

Fig. 59. Shoot-habit of Halocnemon strobilaceum, about 28km. north of Ouargla.

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Fig. 60. Habit of Halocnemon strobilaceum, on the edge of a chott, about 28km. north of Ouargla.

Fig. 61. Shoot and leaf habit of Anabasis articulata, about 32km. north of Ouargla.

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