Genus Arabis
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Widespread across Europe and Temperate Asia and natively found in North America, Africa, and Tropical Asia, the genus Arabis, a member of the Brassicaceae family, is a group comprising 122 taxa. Members of this group are commonly associated with temperate regions. It features a mix of herbaceous perennials and annuals.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 122 taxa (101 base species, 21 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Temperate Asia (62), Europe (48), Africa (25)
- Primary Climates: Temperate (116), Subalpine Or Subarctic (4), Montane Tropical (1)
- Dominant Forms: Herbaceous Perennials (67), Annuals & Biennials (30), Shrubs (15)
122 taxa found