Genus Paronychia
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Classified within the Caryophyllaceae family, the genus Paronychia is a large group comprising 187 taxa. It is native to North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Temperate Asia. Across its taxa, it is primarily associated with subtropical and temperate environments. It features a mix of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annuals.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 187 taxa (122 base species, 65 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Temperate Asia (69), South America (49), Africa (36)
- Primary Climates: Temperate (90), Subtropical (56), Desert Or Dry Shrubland (20)
- Dominant Forms: Shrubs (82), Herbaceous Perennials (41), Annuals & Biennials (30)
187 taxa found