Genus Lepidium
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Classified within the Brassicaceae family, the genus Lepidium is a large group comprising 296 taxa. It is widespread across North America, Europe, Temperate Asia, and Australasia, and is also natively found in South America, Africa, Tropical Asia, the Pacific, and Antarctic. Across its taxa, it is primarily associated with subtropical and temperate environments. It features a mix of herbaceous perennials and annuals.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 296 taxa (265 base species, 31 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Temperate Asia (88), South America (63), Australasia (62)
- Primary Climates: Temperate (161), Subtropical (56), Desert Or Dry Shrubland (25)
- Dominant Forms: Herbaceous Perennials (121), Annuals & Biennials (75), Shrubs (27)
296 taxa found