Genus Daucus
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Widespread across Europe and natively found in North America, South America, Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Australasia, the genus Daucus, a member of the Apiaceae family, is a group comprising 74 taxa. Members of this group are commonly associated with subtropical and temperate climate conditions. It features a mix of herbaceous perennials and annuals.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 74 taxa (45 base species, 29 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Africa (51), Europe (37), Temperate Asia (24)
- Primary Climates: Subtropical (52), Temperate (19), Seasonally Dry Tropical (2)
- Dominant Forms: Annuals & Biennials (47), Herbaceous Perennials (14), Shrubs (1)
74 taxa found