Genus Drymaria
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Found natively in North America, South America, Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Australasia, the genus Drymaria, a member of the Caryophyllaceae family, is a group comprising 85 taxa. Members of this group are most often linked to subtropical and desert or dry shrubland environments. It features a mix of shrubs and annuals.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 85 taxa (57 base species, 28 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: North America (52), South America (47), Africa (3)
- Primary Climates: Desert Or Dry Shrubland (41), Subtropical (29), Seasonally Dry Tropical (12)
- Dominant Forms: Annuals & Biennials (52), Shrubs (41), Herbaceous Perennials (3)
85 taxa found