Phytochemical, Morphological and Genetic Characterisation of _Anacyclus pyrethrum_ var. _depressus_ (Ball.) [PERSON] and _Anacyclus pyrethrum_ var. _pyrethrum_ (L.) Link  
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Morphological characterisation of a plant is a critical and important trait as it characterises growth, developmental profile and plays a role in formulating strategies for conservation [7; 8; 9]. For the distinction between taxa, it is important to take into account the different levels and degrees of variation, both intraspecific and interspecific [1]. Phytochemical variability is the result of the expression of the genetic heritage of the species [10], but it can also be linked to different external factors to which the plant is subjected throughout its development, such as environmental conditions (temperature, light, rainfall, and edaphic conditions) [11; 12], vegetative stage [10], plant organ [13], season, microorganism attacks, and competition [7]. All these factors make it difficult to standardise phytochemical compositions from two varieties of the same plant species [14]. Interest in molecular characterisation is emerging in taxonomy, plant breeding, variety protection, and genetic resource management. The genetic diversity is the extent of genetic variability measured at the scale of an individual, population, metapopulation, species, or group of species [15; 16; 17]. In addition, the diversity and genetic structure of plant species vary according to their reproductive system, life cycle, geographical distribution, taxonomic status [18], and the size of the seed supply in the soil [19; 20]. However, there is not only abundant species diversity, but also significant genetic variability (variants between individuals within a species). Through genetic variability and within the limits of the species, individuals differ from each other in one or more traits. To examine the relationships of similarities and differences between individuals of the same species (intraspecific variation) or of different species (interspecific variation), variation at the genome level offers many advantages over morphological data because variation detected by molecular analysis of DNA can be quantified and is not subject to environmental effects [2; 21; 22]. Molecular biology has identified specific genetic markers that can distinguish the difference between varieties and species [23; 24; 25]. Medicinal species, such as _Anacyclus pyrethrum_ ([PERSON], were identified in 1979 with two varieties: _Anacyclus pyrethrum_ var. _pyrethrum_ ([PERSON] [PERSON] (_A.P_ var. _pyrethrum_) and _Anacyclus pyrethrum_ var. _depressus_ ([PERSON]. [PERSON] (_A.P_ var. _depressus_) [26; 27; 28]. Is an endangered medicinal species endemic to Morocco, Spain, and Algeria. It is a gynonic species with a mixed autogamy-allogamy reproductive cycle with a strong allogamic predominance [29]. The species is well known for its many medicinal properties. In traditional medicine, the roots of _A. pyrethrum_ are recommended for treating salivary secretion, even paralysis of the tongue and limbs, toothache, angina, female infertility, lethurgy, and digestive problems. They are used in the form of cream-based animal fats to treat gout and sciatic and keep illness away [30]. Other pharmacological and biological properties of _A.