Genus Aristida
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Widespread across North America, South America, and Africa and natively found in Europe, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific, the genus Aristida, a member of the Poaceae family, is a large group comprising 316 taxa. Members of this group are primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical, subtropical, and desert or dry shrubland environments. It features a mix of herbaceous perennials, grasses, and annuals.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 316 taxa (301 base species, 15 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: South America (113), Africa (78), Australasia (66)
- Primary Climates: Seasonally Dry Tropical (183), Desert Or Dry Shrubland (54), Subtropical (50)
- Dominant Forms: Grasses & Sedges (316), Herbaceous Perennials (268), Annuals & Biennials (50)
316 taxa found