Genus Plantago
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Classified within the Plantaginaceae family, the genus Plantago is a large group comprising 325 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 commonly associated with subtropical and temperate regions. It features a mix of herbaceous perennials and annuals.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 325 taxa (248 base species, 77 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: South America (93), Temperate Asia (89), Europe (84)
- Primary Climates: Temperate (149), Subtropical (90), Montane Tropical (42)
- Dominant Forms: Herbaceous Perennials (148), Annuals & Biennials (72), Shrubs (22)
325 taxa found