Genus Euphrasia
View Botanical Profile & Insights
Classified within the Orobanchaceae family, the genus Euphrasia is a large group comprising 320 taxa. It is widespread across Europe, and is also natively found in North America, South America, Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, Australasia, and Antarctic. Across its taxa, it is commonly associated with temperate environments. It is predominantly composed of annuals.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 320 taxa (248 base species, 72 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Europe (109), Temperate Asia (99), Australasia (68)
- Primary Climates: Temperate (255), Subalpine Or Subarctic (37), Subtropical (27)
- Dominant Forms: Annuals & Biennials (302), Shrubs (8), Herbaceous Perennials (5)
320 taxa found