Genus Mesembryanthemum
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Native to Europe, Africa, and Temperate Asia, the genus Mesembryanthemum, a member of the Aizoaceae family, is a group comprising 117 taxa. Members of this group are most often linked to subtropical and desert or dry shrubland regions. It features a mix of shrubs, annuals, and succulents.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 117 taxa (106 base species, 11 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Africa (118), Temperate Asia (4), Europe (3)
- Primary Climates: Desert Or Dry Shrubland (81), Subtropical (36)
- Dominant Forms: Succulents (117), Shrubs (88), Annuals & Biennials (31), Herbaceous Perennials (11)
117 taxa found