Genus Galium
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Classified within the Rubiaceae family, the genus Galium is a large group comprising 868 taxa. It is widespread across North America, Europe, and Temperate Asia, and is also natively found in South America, Africa, Tropical Asia, Australasia, and Antarctic. Across its taxa, it is primarily associated with subtropical and temperate climate conditions. It features a mix of shrubs and herbaceous perennials.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 868 taxa (678 base species, 190 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Temperate Asia (313), Europe (260), North America (173)
- Primary Climates: Temperate (533), Subtropical (275), Subalpine Or Subarctic (21)
- Dominant Forms: Shrubs (356), Herbaceous Perennials (294), Annuals & Biennials (72)
868 taxa found