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The main lines of the history of knowledge about the vascular flora of Morocco are presented. Names of some famous authors and notable publications are indicated. The report drawn up shows that the general floristic inventory is fairly well known; but for many species, there are still more or less big taxonomic and/or chorological gaps. Moroccan floristic research is currently in a bad situation. While waiting for better days, there is a way to keep the flame of this research alive by benefiting from the advantages of computer tools; efforts should be directed towards the creation and development of databases and electronic flora. The aim is to capitalize existing information, update it and disseminate it to the widest possible public, in particular researchers, students and biodiversity managers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]