Genus Lappula
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Annuals make up the vast majority of the genus Lappula, a member of the Boraginaceae family, which comprises 91 taxa. It is found natively in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia. It is primarily associated with temperate regions.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 91 taxa (81 base species, 10 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Temperate Asia (86), Tropical Asia (13), Europe (11)
- Primary Climates: Temperate (83), Subalpine Or Subarctic (4), Subtropical (3)
- Dominant Forms: Annuals & Biennials (53), Herbaceous Perennials (8), Shrubs (2)
91 taxa found