Abstract:
This work concerns the evaluation of some physicochemical properties of the saline soil contribution to the
distribution and development of the spontaneous plant Halocnemum strobilaceum in Touggourt wetlands
(Lake of Méggarine and Sidi Slimane). Sampling (soil and plant) at the two stations mentioned above was
carried out at a rate of 12 samples/ stations: three sampling sites/ station and four samples/site. As far as the
plant is concerned, selection was carried out on both the aerial and underground parts, also four
samples/part. The study of the abundance of this plant, in both stations, indicates its important distribution in
the first station (113) compared to the second (49). This is due to environmental factors and negative
anthropogenic activity at the last station. In addition, there is a strong positive and highly significant
correlation with electrical conductivity, sodium and soil humidity. However, potassium did not have the
same relation as in Sidi Slimane station. It is concluded that Halocnemum strobilaceum is a hydro-
halophyte plant in terms of its growth and biogeography in hydro-halomorphic and basic soil environments.
