Genus Dracocephalum
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Classified within the Lamiaceae family, the genus Dracocephalum is a group comprising 105 taxa. It is widespread across Temperate Asia, and is also natively found in North America, Europe, Africa, and Tropical Asia. Across its taxa, it is most often linked to temperate regions. It features a mix of shrubs and herbaceous perennials.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 105 taxa (90 base species, 15 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Temperate Asia (103), Tropical Asia (17), Europe (7)
- Primary Climates: Temperate (99), Subalpine Or Subarctic (4), Subtropical (1)
- Dominant Forms: Herbaceous Perennials (73), Shrubs (17), Annuals & Biennials (9)
105 taxa found