Genus Fuirena
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Native to North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific, the genus Fuirena, a member of the Cyperaceae family, is a group comprising 67 taxa. Members of this group are most often linked to seasonally dry tropical and subtropical regions. It features a mix of herbaceous perennials, grasses, and annuals.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 67 taxa (55 base species, 12 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Africa (39), North America (16), Tropical Asia (14)
- Primary Climates: Seasonally Dry Tropical (38), Subtropical (13), Desert Or Dry Shrubland (7)
- Dominant Forms: Grasses & Sedges (67), Herbaceous Perennials (49), Annuals & Biennials (19)
67 taxa found