Genus Astragalus
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Widespread across North America, Europe, and Temperate Asia and natively found in South America, Africa, and Tropical Asia, the genus Astragalus, a member of the Fabaceae family, is an exceptionally large group comprising 3,577 taxa. Members of this group are commonly associated with temperate climate conditions. It features a mix of shrubs and herbaceous perennials.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 3,577 taxa (3,095 base species, 482 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Temperate Asia (2,525), North America (725), Europe (233)
- Primary Climates: Temperate (2,914), Subtropical (257), Subalpine Or Subarctic (244)
- Dominant Forms: Herbaceous Perennials (2,165), Shrubs (1,063), Annuals & Biennials (197)
3,577 taxa found