Genus Chorizanthe
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Native to North America, South America, and Temperate Asia, the genus Chorizanthe, a member of the Polygonaceae family, is a group comprising 79 taxa. Members of this group are most often linked to subtropical, temperate, and desert or dry shrubland regions. It features a mix of shrubs and annuals.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 79 taxa (61 base species, 18 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: North America (62), South America (19), Temperate Asia (2)
- Primary Climates: Subtropical (48), Temperate (18), Desert Or Dry Shrubland (13)
- Dominant Forms: Annuals & Biennials (60), Shrubs (13), Herbaceous Perennials (4)
79 taxa found