Genus Avena
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Belonging to the family Poaceae, the genus Avena is a group comprising 35 taxa. It is widespread across Europe, and is also natively found in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia. Across its taxa, it is primarily associated with subtropical and temperate environments. It features a mix of grasses and annuals.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 35 taxa (33 base species, 2 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Europe (24), Africa (23), Temperate Asia (15)
- Primary Climates: Temperate (21), Subtropical (12), Seasonally Dry Tropical (2)
- Dominant Forms: Grasses & Sedges (35), Annuals & Biennials (34), Herbaceous Perennials (1)
35 taxa found