Genus Cerastium
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Widespread across North America, Europe, and Temperate Asia and natively found in South America, Africa, Tropical Asia, and Antarctic, the genus Cerastium, a member of the Caryophyllaceae family, is a large group comprising 309 taxa. Members of this group are primarily associated with subtropical and temperate regions. It features a mix of shrubs and annuals.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 309 taxa (226 base species, 83 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Europe (143), Temperate Asia (123), South America (46)
- Primary Climates: Temperate (207), Subtropical (47), Montane Tropical (24)
- Dominant Forms: Shrubs (157), Annuals & Biennials (89), Herbaceous Perennials (20)
309 taxa found