Genus Ononis
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Widespread across Europe and natively found in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia, the genus Ononis, a member of the Fabaceae family, is a group comprising 146 taxa. Members of this group are commonly associated with subtropical and temperate regions. It features a mix of shrubs and annuals.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 146 taxa (89 base species, 57 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Africa (121), Europe (83), Temperate Asia (38)
- Primary Climates: Subtropical (102), Temperate (43), Desert Or Dry Shrubland (2)
- Dominant Forms: Shrubs (52), Annuals & Biennials (43), Herbaceous Perennials (9)
147 taxa found