Genus Luzula
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Classified within the Juncaceae family, the genus Luzula is a large group comprising 215 taxa. It is widespread across North America, Europe, and Australasia, and is also natively found in South America, Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, the Pacific, and Antarctic. Across its taxa, it is primarily associated with temperate climate conditions. It features a mix of herbaceous perennials and grasses.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 215 taxa (145 base species, 70 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Europe (79), Temperate Asia (60), Australasia (44)
- Primary Climates: Temperate (188), Subalpine Or Subarctic (20), Subtropical (6)
- Dominant Forms: Grasses & Sedges (215), Herbaceous Perennials (212), Shrubs (2), Annuals & Biennials (1)
215 taxa found